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Tacoma Narrows Bridge Video

ID # 564

Description:

Resonance caused the collapse of this bridge. High amplitude oscillations developed from interactions between the bridge and aerodynamic forces.

Picture of Tacoma Narrows Bridge Video

Physics Concept:

  • Mechanics
  • Mechanical Resonance
  • Mechanical Resonance

The demonstration takes about 2 minutes to perform.

© Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996.