Finding Wavelength and Velocity of an Ocean Wave.

[Whatamiat]

Homework Statement

Find Wavelength and Velocity of an Ocean Wave.

Known Variables:
Water Depth=300m
Frequency=8secs
Amplitude=3m

Homework Equations

Wavelength (m) X Frequency (s-1) = velocity (m/s)

v=velocity

The Attempt at a Solution

I have 2 missing variables for both of the above equations.
Am I missing a variable or equation?

Thanks.

 

[cobrastrike]

To find the wavelength of an ocean wave you just need to measure from crest to crest.

 

[VanOosten]

To find the wavelength of an ocean wave u just need to measure from crest to crest.

if only that were in the given data

 

[nasu]

If you replace $$\lambda$$ in your equation according to
$$\lambda = \frac{v}{f}$$ where f is known
you will have an equation with only one unknown, v.
However this equation cannot be solved analytically but only by numerical methods.

 

[rwisz]

To find the wavelength and velocity of an ocean wave, you need to have at least two of the following variables: water depth, frequency, or amplitude. In this case, you have all three of these variables, so you can use the equation: wavelength (m) = velocity (m/s) / frequency (s-1).

To find the velocity, you can rearrange the equation to v = wavelength (m) x frequency (s-1). So, using the known variables, the wavelength would be (3m x 8s) = 24m, and the velocity would be 24m/s.

It is important to note that these calculations are based on ideal conditions and may not accurately represent the actual wavelength and velocity of an ocean wave. Other factors such as wind, currents, and temperature can affect these values.