Wave Basics Simulation — Breezeway Labs

Particles move up and down while the wave travels horizontally.

Wave Controls

Amplitude 40 m Frequency 0.70 Hz Wavelength 220 m Wave speed 154 m/s

wavelength = 154 m/s ÷ 0.70 Hz = 220 m

Change one variable to see which quantity is held fixed and how the others update.

Particle count 49 Particle size 8 m Highlighted particle 25 Show guide wave/envelope Show explanatory labels Show tracked marker guide line

The highlighted particle oscillates around its equilibrium position. It does not travel across the screen with the wavefront.

Use the tracked marker button to show or hide the default watched particle or bar.