Calculating Water Wave Speed and Period in a 4.4m Lake

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Start date Mar 4, 2010
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The discussion focuses on calculating water wave speed and period in a 4.4m lake, with water traveling this distance in 1.8 seconds and a period of oscillation of 1.2 seconds. The speed of the water waves can be determined using the formula speed = distance/time, resulting in a speed of approximately 2.44 m/s. Clarification is sought regarding the term "period length," with suggestions that it may refer to "wavelength." Additionally, the relationship between frequency and wavelength is discussed, noting that if frequency is doubled, the wavelength would be halved, assuming constant depth. Understanding these basic definitions is essential for accurate calculations in wave dynamics.

Mar 4, 2010

jholtz

water travels in a lake 4.4m in 1.8 sec the period of oscillation is 1.2 sec
a. what is the speed of the water waves
b What is the period length

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Mar 5, 2010

CompuChip

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This is very basic, actually just applying definitions.
What is velocity?
By "period length", do you mean "wave length"? What is that?

Mar 23, 2010

labview1958

water wave speed = frequency x wavelength

If the depth remains the same and frequency is doubled would the wavelength be halfed?

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