Need Help With A Math Calculation

[Perlmudder]

Our definition of wave length is trough - trough. In this case, the professor told us that frequency was the time period for one wave cycle in seconds. We never had to verify its accuracy because it was given to us on a chart.

 

[J-Bonz]

I don't see where height factors into the equation: Length = gT^2/2pi

Are you missing an "h?"

Also, Make sure your units are all consistant. If g is given in 9.8 m/s^2, then the other units must also be in meters (10 cm = 0.10m).

Is frequency expressed in radians/sec or hertz?

Thats what I was thinking. Remember Hz = 1/s

 

[phragle]

ok...so... if you hve a wave ht, and pi... how does freq come into play? as how long it takes to 'draw' a circle has no bearing on the corralation of piRsquared?

 

[phragle]

Hey Phragle... draw it again using lake erie waves.

Here you go....

 

[fund razor]

Here you go....

That's my lake!!!

 

[phragle]

in my mind freq would be used to calculate the speed of the wave..if the wave was X feet long, and lasted X freq. then (x*fre)/ converted to mph etc...

 

[fund razor]

365 degrees?

 

[Wobble]

365 degrees?

Ouch

 

[phragle]

5 degrees xtra...just in case there is some tubular curl in the wave.. (I spent 20+ years in southen california)

 

[Sea-Dated]

:huh::huh:

 

[Ratickle]

:huh::huh:

:iagree::iagree:

 

[cigdaze]

If you're certain that the formula is correct, then simply plugging in the numbers would yield:

(1)0.878m
(2)1.182m

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L = [ G * T^2 ] / [ 2 * PI ]
L = [ 9.81 * 0.75^2 ] / [ 2 * 3.14 ]
L = [ 9.81 * 0.563 ] / [ 6.28 ]
L = 0.878

 

[ChiefApache]

If you're certain that the formula is correct, then simply plugging in the numbers would yield:

(1)0.878m
(2)1.182m

------------

L = [ G * T^2 ] / [ 2 * PI ]
L = [ 9.81 * 0.75^2 ] / [ 2 * 3.14 ]
L = [ 9.81 * 0.563 ] / [ 6.28 ]
L = 0.878

Wow Nick......a smarty pants and boater/drinker. You rock.