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Visualizing Phase Difference

Compare two systems side-by-side to see how an angular phase shift translates to linear SHM displacement.

0 π/2 π 3π/2 0.00 rad System 1 (Reference) 0 π/2 π 3π/2 0.00 rad System 2 (Shifted)

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System 1 Angle 0.00 rad
System 2 Angle 0.00 rad
Phase Difference (Δθ) 0.00 rad

Parameters

Projects visual tracking wedges on rotating paths
0.00 rad
0 rad (In Phase) 3.14 rad (π out) 6.28 rad (2π)
90° (Top-Down)
0° (Edge-on / SHM) 90° (Perfect Circle)
4.0 s