Parameters

Tension (T)
10 N

Higher tension increases wave speed.

Linear Density (μ)
0.010 kg/m

Mass per unit length. Higher density decreases wave speed.

Wave Speed: c = √(T/μ)
31.62 m/s
Pluck Position (x₀)
30%

Position along string where it's plucked (0-100%).

Pluck Height (h)
5.0 cm

Vertical displacement at pluck point.

Animation Speed
1.0x

Playback speed (does not affect physics).

Damping (γ)
0.00 /s

No damping (ideal string)

Wave Motion on String
t: 0.00s
Y-Velocity at Plucked Point

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