Double Pendulum
A classic example of chaotic motion. Two pendulums connected end-to-end exhibit extreme sensitivity to initial conditions. Learn more
Watch how pendulums starting with nearly identical angles quickly diverge into completely different paths!
Controls:
- Pendulums - Number of simultaneous pendulums (1-20)
- Angle Spread - Initial angle difference between pendulums
- Speed - Simulation speed multiplier (1-5x)
- Length 1/2 - Arm lengths
- Trail Fade - How quickly trails disappear (0 = permanent)
Keyboard:
- Space - Play/Pause
- R - Reset simulation
- C - Clear trails
- F - Fullscreen