A Chladni plate consists of a flat sheet of metal, usually circular or square, mounted on a central stalk to a sturdy base. When the plate is oscillating in a particular mode of vibration, the nodes and antinodes that are set up form complex but symmetrical patterns over its surface. If the Chladni plate is subjected to different types of waves such as triangle waves, square waves, or saw tooth waves, could that create enough tension in the plate causing it to shatter?
How can I calculate at what frequency the plate shatters?
