〰️ Wave Machine
〰️ Wave Machine
A chain of coupled pendulums — drag to create waves, watch interference patterns, and explore resonance
How it works
Each ball is a pendulum connected to its neighbors by springs. Energy transfers between neighbors creating traveling waves, standing waves, and interference patterns depending on coupling strength.
Controls
• Drag any ball to displace it
• Pulse — hit the first ball
• Sine Wave — oscillate the left end
• Coupling — spring strength between balls
• Reset — return all to rest
Each ball is a pendulum connected to its neighbors by springs. Energy transfers between neighbors creating traveling waves, standing waves, and interference patterns depending on coupling strength.
Controls
• Drag any ball to displace it
• Pulse — hit the first ball
• Sine Wave — oscillate the left end
• Coupling — spring strength between balls
• Reset — return all to rest