How does water depth affect wave velocity

[Andreaadesso]

I've done all three trials from each different water depth, I just don't know how to calculate the wave velocity. Please help!!!

[sunmoonstars]

Hi,

Good job completing the data aquisition part of the project. For the calculations, I think what you need is the formula for velocity - I found it on google as v=d/t (velocity = distance/time)? Can you do a google search, too, to see if this is correct? Let me know if that helps or you need more info.

Enjoy your project!
Tonya

[deleted-189518]

When trying to physically measure the velocity, focus on one crest of a wave (the high point) and count how many times the crest reappears over a certain time period (10 seconds, for example). Then you can divide the number of times you saw the crest by the time interval you choose.

Good luck!
dpututor