What exactly is wave speed?

What exactly is wave speed?

9 February, 2022

Ans. In the particular circumstance of a wave, the speed is defined as the distance travelled by a specific location on the wave (such as a crest) in a given duration. In equation form, if the symbol of a tidal current moves 20 metres in 10 seconds, the ocean wave’s speed is 2.0 m/s.