Wave Motion Interactive Simulation

5 minIntermediate

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Transverse wave simulation. Adjust amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. Compare traveling waves and standing waves.

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Key Formulas

y = A\sin(kx - \omega t)

v = f\lambda

k = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda}

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