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Supertek™ Ripple Tank

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Grade:
9+
Description
- A constructive and functional way to demonstrate all types of waves and wave motion when using this 23 x 20 x 3 in. ripple tank supported on 4 legs with leveling feet.
- The tank edges are shaped to minimize undesired reflections.
- Tank has a drain hole closed by a rubber stopper.
- Two light alloy uprights to carry a horizontal rippler support rod which is adjustable for height.
- The ripple assembly elastically suspended from the support rod consists of a 4-6 V DC motor mounted on a wooden beam.
- The motor has an eccentric weight which causes the beam to oscillate.
- Two point sources are provided by two plastic spheres each mounted on a right angle rod.
- A metal rod is fixed centrally into a socket in one short side of the frame to afford support to the illuminant.
Specifications
Specifications
Grade | 9+ |
Format | Class Set |
Includes | 2 straight obstacles of aluminum alloy (5.12 in.), 1 straight obstacle (1.57 in.), 1 curved reflector (7.87 in. radius), 1 trapezoidal plastic plate for refraction, 1 wood hand wave roller, 1 water dropper, 1 Pk. of rubber bands, 1 foam plastic sponge, 1 illuminant with a 12 V, 24 W lamp (mounted in a lamp house and provided with a long supporting rod that can be attached to a retort stand), and Instruction manual. |
Languages | English |
Subject | Physical Science - Waves |
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