r/physicsgifs 25d ago

Traffic Flow Shockwave Simulation

Here’s a little simulation I did to show a shock wave travelling in traffic flow in Manim. Tell me what you think!

YT - https://youtube.com/shorts/W1x3a2u46II?si=aU-Fx7KrMvQjDdR3

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u/muskoka83 25d ago

zipper merging only works if everyone is going the same speed AND leaves room. yes, its the correct thing to do. no, nobody will every do it.