The ripple tank is an essential physics teaching tool both for demonstration and lab work. With this important aid reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference are easily investigated. The meaning of wavelength, velocity, frequency and phase become very clear in this lively way of matching concept with vocabulary using various wave generators, reflectors, apertures and plates. Our design uses heavy gauge molded parts with internal frames and hardwood legs for rigidity and durability, a clear glass bottom panel, and has an unobstructed view of the white screen provided.

The 60x60cm tank has specially shaped foam beaches that form the perimeter to damp reflections. Glass bottom is 43x43cm. Includes 40cm motor driven rippler bar, a hand rippler bar, vertical light support, 4 paraffin blocks, 20x28cm glass plate, parabolic reflector, white plastic viewing screen, 2 adjustable hand strobes (#14502) and and light source (#14700). Requires 1.5V power source.