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🧪 Falling Sand Cellular Automaton

Explore the complex interactions between individual sand particles as they collide and shift within this dynamic simulation. Observe how forces like friction and momentum govern their movement, mirroring real-world granular behavior.

Everyday Physics2DModerate60 FPS🌍 Earth
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Explore the complex interactions between individual sand particles as they collide and shift within this dynamic simulation. Observe how forces like friction and momentum govern their movement, mirroring real-world granular behavior.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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