Simple Harmonic Motion - Fascinating to watch

 

Here is a YouTube Video that could be the basis of an inspiring idea - or maybe it already was! Be patient and watch through the variations.

via Kottke.org

 

There is an informative site about this working model here.

I found a similar construction on YouTube but the video is taken from an different angle.  Still fascinating to watch.

David used the concept of viewing balls moving in three-dimensional space to create wave patterns in a kinetic sculpture piece back in 1990. The wave patterns emerged when you viewed it from one fixed spot. Symphony is from well before we had a website or video. We do have a still photograph so you'll have to use your imagination!

Symphony by David 1990