Transverse Wave Simulation
Visualizing wave propagation on a steel wire under tension
20,588.575 N
5.0 Hz
20
Physics Principles
The speed of a transverse wave on a string is determined by the tension in the string and its mass per unit length:
v = √(T/μ)
Where:
- v = wave speed (m/s)
- T = tension in the string (N)
- μ = mass per unit length (kg/m)
For this simulation, we're using a steel wire with:
- Length = 12.0 m
- Mass = 2.10 kg
- μ = 0.175 kg/m
The default tension (20,588.575 N) is calculated to match the speed of sound in dry air at 20°C (343 m/s).
