Vibrations create patterns in water droplets from "summary" of Storm in a Teacup by Helen Czerski
When we tap a wine glass with a fork, the sound we hear is not just a noise; it is a symphony of vibrations. These vibrations travel through the glass, causing its walls to flex and stretch. As the glass vibrates, it sends out waves of pressure into the air, creating sound. But if we look closely, we'll see that the vibrations don't just stay within the glass - they also ripple through the water droplets clinging to its surface. As the glass vibrates, the water droplets start to move. They leap into the air, almost as if they're trying to escape the commotion within the glass. But they can't go far; gravity pulls them back down. As they fall, they collide with other droplets and create even more ripples. These collisions and interactions between droplets give rise to intricate patterns - patterns that seem to dance to the beat of the vibrations. The vibrations act as a conductor, direct...
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