Waves Flashcards
High Frequency, Short Wave
Ripple
Distance to complete one complete wave (sine) cycle, defined as 2π radians
Period T
Low frequency, long wave and high frequency waves dissipated
Swell
Stable wave with maximized wave height and energy
Fully developed wave
A wave pattern in the typical sine pattern
Sinusoidal Waves
1 second =
9.43 radians
If spring is compressed or placed in tension, force that will try to return to its original location is
Restoring Forve
The number of radians completed in 1 second
Frequency
π =
2π =
180 deg, 360 deg/ 1 complete cycle
The magnitude of the restoring force is proportional to the magnitude of the displacement
Linear Force
The distance travelled at a given time T
Displacement (Z)
Exiting force or waves
Motion Source
Radiated Wave, eddy and viscous force
Damping Source
Unless energy is continually added, the system will eventually come at rest
Force function and Resonance
When the force function is applied at the same frequency as the oscillating system, a condition of — exists
Resonance
Condition 1: the frequency of the forcing function is much smaller than the system
Z=F/k
Condition 2: The frequency of the force function is much greater than the system
Z=0
Condition 3: The frequency of the forcing function equals the system
z = Infinity (Resonance)