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Wave Energy Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Wave Energy (K):

$K = \frac{1}{4} \times (u \times A^2 \times \omega^2 \times L)$

Where:

$K$ is the Wave Energy (Joules)
$u$ is the Linear Density (kg/m)
$A$ is the Amplitude (meters)
$\omega$ is the Angular Frequency (Hz)
$L$ is the Wavelength (meters)

What is Wave Energy?

Wave Energy is the energy carried by ocean waves. It is a form of renewable energy that can be harnessed to generate electricity. The energy is proportional to the square of the wave height and the wave period.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Linear Density ( $u$ ) = 1.5 kg/m
Amplitude ( $A$ ) = 2 meters
Angular Frequency ( $\omega$ ) = 0.5 Hz
Wavelength ( $L$ ) = 10 meters

Using the formula:

$K = \frac{1}{4} \times (1.5 \times 2^2 \times 0.5^2 \times 10) = \frac{1}{4} \times (1.5 \times 4 \times 0.25 \times 10) = \frac{1}{4} \times 15 = 3.75 \text{ Joules}$

The Wave Energy is 3.75 Joules.