- Lariat chain
A Lariat chain is a chain that hangs off, and is spun by a wheel. It is often used as a science exhibit or a toy.
Due to the non linear effects of
transverse wave s and the motion of the chain, odd patterns such asstanding wave s form. [ [http://www.exploratorium.edu/cmp/exnet/exhibits/group2/lariat/index.html ExNET: Exhibits: Group 2: Lariat Chain ] ] [ [http://www.normantuck.com/catalogPages/lariat.html oscylinderscope2.html ] ]ee also
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Belt (mechanical)
*Launch loop has similar potential instabilitiesExternal links
* [http://www.coilgun.info/momentum/home.htm Coilgun info: Lariat Chain Introduction]
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/Kinetic-Chain-Sculpture-Built-from-a-Bicycle/ Kinetic Chain sculpture built from a bicycle]
*YouTube lariat chain videos by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Qp-AH0iXc leventsakar] , [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svmyss4J5fw Instructables]References
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