crayonDesignProgrammingInteractive2015

Pendulum wave effect

A simulation of periodic motion coming in and out of phase.

Screenshot of the pendulum wave simulation, a row of oscillators drawn as curves

Also inspired by the harmonic analyzer, this applet visualizes the synchronicity and apparent chaos of periodic motion coming in and out of phase, the "pendulum wave effect."

You can slow or pause the motion, change the number of oscillators, and toggle the drawing parameters that change how the animation looks.