Do all gravity waves have the same frequency?

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Gravity waves and gravitational waves differ in frequency and amplitude based on various factors, including mass and displacement speed. The discussion highlights that while amplitude scales with mass, frequency is influenced by the medium's density and the nature of the displacement. For instance, tsunamis exhibit varying frequencies depending on the mass of water displaced and the depth of the ocean. Additionally, gravitational wave detectors require estimations of wave magnitude and frequency to function effectively.

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Might one utilize hydrodynamic simulation to address the question of whether frequency scales with mass; and it's application to gravitational physics? For example, dropping a small versus large mass into a liquid, and in comparison to 10 mile diameter meteor impact in ocean. Amplitude would seem to scale in regards to mass; why might not part of energy be distributed into frequency? Then do all gravity waves from coalesing black holes cases (with different total masses) have the same frequency? Also do tsusami all have the same frequency?
 
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[/Also do tsusami all have the same frequency? QUOTE]

Am unsure what your earlier questions are...but answer is NO to this part...in general they differ in frequency and of course amplitude.

I think maybe you are wondering something about how the mass of water displaced in a tsunami is related to the size of the wave created. yes it is...your statement

For example, dropping a small versus large mass into a liquid, and in comparison to 10 mile diameter meteor impact in ocean. Amplitude would seem to scale in regards to mass; why might not part of energy be distributed into frequency?

seems accurate, but the "frequency" depends on the speed of displacement and the density of the liquid, right?...and other factors.

See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami#Characteristics

to start: look at the animatied illustration to the right...you can see DEPTH affects frequency...also many different mechanisms can create a tsunami...see the description of tsunami's in oceans...lakes...seismic activity...cliffs falling into water...etc...

Scientists hunting for evidence of gravitational waves have to guess at the approximate magnitude and frequency of waves...guess at phenomena originating them...in order to design detector apparatus.

Maybe this helps??:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_wave_detector
 

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