Pattern formation of particles under forced tangential motion


Light particles in water


Frequency=5 Hz with a backward initial disturbance.
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Frequency =5 Hz with a forward initial disturbance.
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Frequency =8 Hz.
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Slightly heavier-than-water particles in water.
Frequency = 8 Hz. The following sequence of pictures discribe that the pattern changes with time.
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