Do all gravity waves have the same frequency?

In summary, the conversation discusses the use of hydrodynamic simulation to determine the relationship between frequency and mass in gravitational physics. It also addresses the question of whether all gravity waves from coalescing black holes have the same frequency, and whether all tsunamis have the same frequency. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the difficulties in detecting gravitational waves and the various factors that can affect the frequency of tsunamis.
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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
 

1. Do all gravity waves have the same frequency?

No, not all gravity waves have the same frequency. The frequency of a gravity wave depends on several factors, such as the mass and distance of the objects creating the wave, as well as the strength of the gravitational force.

2. What is the frequency range of gravity waves?

The frequency range of gravity waves can vary greatly and depends on the source of the wave. For example, gravity waves created by the collision of two black holes can have frequencies in the range of 10-1000 Hz, while gravity waves created by the Earth's ocean can have frequencies in the range of 0.1-1 Hz.

3. Can gravity waves have multiple frequencies?

Yes, gravity waves can have multiple frequencies. This is known as a gravitational wave spectrum and can be observed in events such as the collision of two black holes, where the resulting gravity wave has multiple frequencies.

4. Do all gravity waves travel at the same speed?

Yes, all gravity waves travel at the speed of light. This is because gravity waves are a form of electromagnetic radiation, which travels at the speed of light through a vacuum.

5. How are gravity waves detected?

Gravity waves are typically detected using specialized equipment, such as laser interferometers. These devices measure tiny distortions in space-time caused by a passing gravity wave. The first direct detection of gravity waves was made in 2015 by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the United States.

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