Quick Answer: The Economy Ripple Tank has a reinforced plastic frame with foam beaches, a 45 degree mirror that projects the ripples onto a translucent screen, and an electronic strobe synchronised with the wave generator.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Reinforced plastic frame with foam beaches to negate reflections
Mirror mounted at 45 degrees projects the ripples onto a translucent screen
Strong light source synchronised with the wave generator
Electronic strobe and control with a wave generator unit
No separate overhead projector needed
Footers with adjustment screws
About This Product
The 45 degree mirror throws the ripple image onto a translucent screen on one side of the unit, and the synchronised illumination helps students observe the wave patterns at a workgroup table. The complete set comprises the vibration generator, ripple tank, wave dippers, Perspex objects, lever arm and support, wave monitor unit, projection mirror, projection screen and footers. Besides buyers across India, the Economy Ripple Tank can be exported to institutions in Lesotho, Saint Lucia, South Korea, Gabon, Kazakhstan and Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is an overhead projector needed? No. The ripples are projected by the mirror onto the inbuilt projection screen, so no separate overhead projector is needed.
