Modes of Vibration :: Patterns In the Sand

May 07 2009

Modes of Vibration :: Patterns In the Sand

Published by bridget at 5:32 pm under ::SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY::

See the patterns that appear when sand vibrates at certain frequencies!
The patterns actually increase in complexity as the frequency increases.
Originally published in 1787 by Ernst Chladni, this illustrates a concept known as “fundamental modes of vibration.”

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Tags: ::SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY::, ernst chladni, fundamental modes, harvey mudd college, modes of vibration, natural frequency, nodal lines, pure vibrations, sand patterns, science friday

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4 Responses to “Modes of Vibration :: Patterns In the Sand”

#1 WriterXon 07 May 2009 at 6:07 pm

very cool. Especially if the geometric shapes stay in tact.
#2 lejealon 07 May 2009 at 6:46 pm

RT @theopenend ever heard of “fundamental modes of vibration”? pretty neat to watch in action–>http://is.gd/xBn2

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#3 freneldaon 07 May 2009 at 7:42 pm

RT @theopenend ever heard of “fundamental modes of vibration”? pretty neat to watch in action–>http://is.gd/xBn2

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#4 bridgeton 07 May 2009 at 9:11 pm

I’d like to try this with colored sand.

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Modes of Vibration :: Patterns In the Sand

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