Can Chladni Figures Be Formed on Oscillating Plates?

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Chladni figures, which are patterns formed on vibrating plates due to resonance, can also be explored using oscillating plates. The critical factor in these experiments is the ratio of the height of the plate to its size, which must remain small for accurate mathematical modeling. Additionally, the size and type of particles used, such as grains or balls with diameters of a few millimeters, significantly influence the formation of these patterns. Understanding these parameters is essential for replicating Chladni figures under varying conditions.

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i suppose you've heard of the famous chladni figures, formed on vibrating plates, because of resonance...
well, i just wanted to know if there have been experiments with "oscilating" instead of vibrating plates. do we receive the same waves across the surface, if, let's say we have an amplitude of 15 cm?
 
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You can't answer that without knowing how large the actual plate is. The key point is the ratio of the height of the plate to the the size of the plate. The mathematics of the problem assumes that ratio is small.
 
How about the size of the grains? i suppose it matters a lot if they are not sand, but let's say balls, with a few milimeters diameter
 

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