Non-Linear Systems Concept

Demonstrations in Non-Linear Systems

Double pendulum in motion: a red vertical support bar topped by a black pivot bracket, with a blurred silver bar swinging through a wide arc. The base is clamped to the table with blue and yellow clamps.
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Chaotic Double Pendulum

Demonstrates chaotic motion and sensitive dependence on initial conditions in a simple two-degree-of-freedom system. At low energy the pendulum shows predictable coupled oscillations; at higher energy it transitions to chaotic, …
Wooden frame with a dowel rod suspended by a swivel chain from a horizontal crossbar. A ceramic ring magnet is attached to the bottom of the dowel. Below, a gray metal base plate holds three ring magnets arranged in a triangle pattern.
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Magnetic Pendulum

Demonstrates chaotic motion and sensitive dependence on initial conditions using a magnetic pendulum over configurable base magnets. Students observe how small changes in release position lead to capture by different …