About Wave on a String
Explore the wonderful world of waves! Even observe a string vibrate in slow motion. Wiggle the end of the string and make waves, or adjust the frequency and amplitude of an oscillator.
How to play Wave on a String
Everything is hands-on: drag, click and experiment — the simulation reacts instantly. Explore the wonderful world of waves!
Questions & answers
- What is Wave on a String?
- Wave on a String is a free interactive simulation from PhET Interactive Simulations (University of Colorado Boulder) that you can play right in your browser on crumble.lol — no downloads and no sign-up. Explore the wonderful world of waves! Even observe a string vibrate in slow motion.
- What can kids learn from Wave on a String?
- It helps kids explore: discuss wave properties using common vocabulary. predict the behavior of waves through varying medium and at reflective endpoints.
- What age is Wave on a String good for?
- It is designed for middle school (roughly ages 10–14) up to university, and curious kids outside that range can absolutely enjoy poking around it too.
- Is Wave on a String free to play?
- Yes — Wave on a String is completely free on crumble.lol and runs fully in your browser on computers and tablets.