Wave Interference & Beats Simulator

Beats, standing waves and two-source interference.

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How to use Wave Interference & Beats Simulator

Choose beats, a standing wave or two sources.
Set frequencies, harmonic or wavelength and run it; turn on sound to hear it.
Read the beat frequency, harmonic frequency or band spacing and export the picture.

A teaching model with simplifying assumptions stated in the method; it runs entirely in your browser.