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Wavelength of Wave refers to the distance between consecutive corresponding points of the same phase on the wave, such as two adjacent crests, troughs, or zero crossings. Check FAQs
λ=16dc2Kk(Kk-Ek)3((ytdc)+(Hwdc)-1)
λ - Wavelength of Wave?dc - Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave?Kk - Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind?Ek - Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind?yt - Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough?Hw - Height of the Wave?

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32.0964Edit=1616Edit228Edit(28Edit-27.968Edit)3((21Edit16Edit)+(14Edit16Edit)-1)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
λ=16dc2Kk(Kk-Ek)3((ytdc)+(Hwdc)-1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λ=1616m228(28-27.968)3((21m16m)+(14m16m)-1)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λ=1616228(28-27.968)3((2116)+(1416)-1)
Next Step Evaluate
λ=32.0964161523458m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λ=32.0964m

Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough Formula Elements

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Wavelength of Wave
Wavelength of Wave refers to the distance between consecutive corresponding points of the same phase on the wave, such as two adjacent crests, troughs, or zero crossings.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave
Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave refers to the depth of the water in which the cnoidal wave is propagating.
Symbol: dc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind
Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind is a mathematical tool that finds applications in coastal and ocean engineering, particularly in wave theory and harmonic analysis of wave data.
Symbol: Kk
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind
Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind influencing the wavelength and the distance from bottom to wave trough.
Symbol: Ek
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough
Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough is defined as the total stretch from the bottom to the trough of the wave.
Symbol: yt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of the Wave
Height of the Wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: Hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Wavelength of Wave

​Go Wavelength for Complete Elliptic Integral of First Kind
λ=16dc33HwkKk

Other formulas in Cnoidal Wave Theory category

​Go Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough
yt=dc((ycdc)-(Hwdc))
​Go Distance from Bottom to Crest
yc=dc((ytdc)+(Hwdc))
​Go Trough to Crest Wave Height
Hw=dc((ycdc)-(ytdc))
​Go Complete Elliptic Integral of Second Kind
Ek=-((((ytdc)+(Hwdc)-1)3λ2(16dc2)Kk)-Kk)

How to Evaluate Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?

Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough evaluator uses Wavelength of Wave = sqrt((16*Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave^2*Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind*(Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind-Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind))/(3*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)-1))) to evaluate the Wavelength of Wave, The Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough formula is defined as the spatial period of a periodic waves i.e. the distance over which the wave's shape repeats. Wavelength of Wave is denoted by λ symbol.

How to evaluate Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough, enter Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave (dc), Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind (Kk), Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind (Ek), Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough (yt) & Height of the Wave (Hw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough

What is the formula to find Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
The formula of Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough is expressed as Wavelength of Wave = sqrt((16*Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave^2*Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind*(Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind-Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind))/(3*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)-1))). Here is an example- 32.09642 = sqrt((16*16^2*28*(28-27.968))/(3*((21/16)+(14/16)-1))).
How to calculate Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
With Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave (dc), Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind (Kk), Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind (Ek), Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough (yt) & Height of the Wave (Hw) we can find Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough using the formula - Wavelength of Wave = sqrt((16*Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave^2*Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind*(Complete Elliptic Integral of the First Kind-Complete Elliptic Integral of the Second Kind))/(3*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)-1))). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Wavelength of Wave?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wavelength of Wave-
  • Wavelength of Wave=sqrt(16*Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave^3/(3*Height of the Wave))*Modulus of the Elliptic Integrals*Complete Elliptic Integral of the First KindOpenImg
Can the Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough be negative?
Yes, the Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough can be measured.
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