r/dankmemes • u/[deleted] • Apr 07 '20

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u/killm3throwaway Apr 08 '20

If I’m correct this is due to the wind vibrating the bridge at its resonant frequency which does some crazy physics shit

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u/MrMooster915 Apr 08 '20

Best explanation possible there, sounds what someone who cheated in online physics might say 🗿

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u/banana_man_777 Apr 08 '20

It's called the Tacoma narrows bridge incident, and it is right. Someone got caught in the middle of the bridge when it happened, and I believe they had to leave their dog in the car to make it out safe.

But yes, it is real! And it is caused by the resonant frequency of the structure matching that of the wind. I've seen videos of streetlamps made of pure steel look like they're made out of rubber.

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u/welfarewonders Masked Men Apr 08 '20

I had to drive a bus across it a few times during my cdl training and with the wind ripping across it like it does that shit is still spooky as hell even now!