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GPU PDE Solver for a Newton's cradle
Simulate a Newton's cradle live in your browser. This runs the real GPU PDE Solver solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.
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Jacobi relaxation · steady heat / Poisson
Controls
Click to paint heat sources; the GPU solves the steady-state field with 40 Jacobi sweeps per frame across a 384×384 grid.
Data Inspector
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Grid384×384
Unknowns147,456
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Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.
About this simulation
The full GPU PDE Solver tool models a Newton's cradle with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I simulate a Newton's cradle?
- Open this page and use the live GPU PDE Solver tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
- Can I use my own numbers?
- Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a Newton's cradle from your own measurements.