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Driven Resonance for a bungee jump

Built for hobbyists & makers exploring it for fun. Play with real physics and math, no license and no setup — just open and tinker. Simulate a bungee jump live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

Driven ResonanceLive

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Push a swing at its natural frequency and the amplitude blows up — resonance. Less damping → a taller, sharper peak (higher Q). This is why bridges, buildings, and wine glasses each have a frequency you must avoid.

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Data Inspector

Response amplitude8.44e-2
Quality factor Q3.3
At resonance?yes ≈ peak

Governing equation

Reading this result: Driving at the natural frequency f₀, so you sit on the resonance peak; the damping ratio ζ caps the height at a quality factor Q of 3.3.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this good for hobbyists & makers?
Yes — this version of "Driven Resonance for a bungee jump" is framed for hobbyists & makers exploring it for fun. Play with real physics and math, no license and no setup — just open and tinker.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.