Quick Answer: The Ripple Tank is a 30 x 30 cm wave tank with a 0-50 Hz wave generator, an electro-dynamic vibrator and a 3 W LED stroboscopic lamp, for studying wave propagation, reflection, refraction, interference and standing waves.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Control unit with digital display sets amplitude modulation, frequency and lamp synchronism
Electro-dynamic vibrator driven by a 0-50 Hz wave generator
Extra-bright 3 W LED with strobe and steady modes
Metal frame with tank, mirror and screen
Two adjustable feet and a drain pipe ending in a tap
Dippers, accessories, power supply and notes included
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Wave generator
0-50Hz
Vibrator
Electro-dynamic
Light source
3W LED, strobe and steady modes
Tank (overall)
30x30 cm
Projection screen (overall)
30x30 cm
About This Product
When used as a stroboscope, the LED is synchronised with the wave generator, allowing easy demonstration of standing waves; the synchronism can also be stopped from the control unit. The dippers and accessories cover topics including diffraction, Huygens principle, propagation speed, wavefront and wavelength, as well as reflection, refraction and interference. Export supply of the Ripple Tank can be arranged to laboratories and schools in Grenada, Luxembourg, Côte d'Ivoire, Cabo Verde, Portugal and Eritrea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What frequency range does the wave generator cover? The wave generator covers 0-50 Hz, and the control unit's digital display is used to set the frequency and the modulation of wave amplitude.
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