〰️ Standing Waves

Explore wave interference and resonance patterns in strings and pipes

Difficulty: ● Medium

📐 Physics Formulas
λ = 2L/n
Wavelength for nth harmonic
f = nv/2L
Frequency of nth harmonic
y = 2A sin(kx)cos(ωt)
Standing wave equation
📚 Key Concepts
  • Nodes are points of zero displacement
  • Antinodes are points of maximum displacement
  • Higher harmonics have more nodes
  • Frequency increases with harmonic number
  • Standing waves form from interference
🔬 Try This
  • Switch between different harmonics (1-10)
  • Change amplitude to see energy effects
  • Adjust frequency to change oscillation speed
  • Show component waves to see interference
⚙️ Wave Settings
Harmonic Number (n) 1
Amplitude 50
Frequency 1.0 Hz
Show Nodes
Show Component Waves
Show Envelope
0.0
Wavelength (m)
0
Number of Nodes
0
Antinodes
0.0
Relative Energy