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Wave on a String

Wave & Sound · Transverse Wave Simulation

Wave Lab

Wave Speed

0 m/s

Wavelength

0 cm

Period

0 s

Nodes

Antinodes

Resonant Frequencies:

Frequency: 1.00 Hz

0.1 Hz5.0 Hz

Amplitude: 0.80

0.12.0

Tension: 1.00 N (v = √T/μ)

0.15.0

Damping: 0.05

NoneHeavy

End Condition

Fixed End (wall)Free End (ring)Loose / Absorbing

Wave Mode

◆ Mini Challenge

Find the 3rd harmonic. Adjust frequency until you see 3 antinodes. Lock in Fixed End for best results.

Physics

Traveling: y(x,t) = A·sin(kx−ωt)
Standing: y(x,t) = 2A·sin(kx)·cos(ωt)

Wave speed: v = f·λ = √(T/μ)
Resonance: f_n = n·v/(2L)