Quick Answer: The Ripple Tank Mklll is a compact, self-contained ripple tank with a hinged translucent viewing screen, a removable 12 cm water tank and a built-in LED strobe for demonstrating reflection, diffraction, refraction and interference.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Translucent viewing screen hinges away to reveal the 12 cm water tank
Removable tank with an integral multi-faceted beach that virtually eliminates unwanted reflections
Three dippers adjustable to suit the depth of water
Selection of barrier shapes and lenses supplied
Built-in high intensity LED with automatic sync or independent strobe control
Accessories store inside the unit when not in use
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Dimensions
225 × 170 × 143 mm
Input voltage
Regulated 12V DC +pin
Current requirement
400mA
Strobe frequency range
30 - 500Hz nominal
Weight
1.07kg
About This Product
The LED can be strobed automatically in sync with the waves to give stationary images, or switched so that wave and strobe frequencies are controlled independently, giving the impression of wave motion across the viewing screen. The barriers and lenses allow reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference, along with the focusing properties of lenses, to be demonstrated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can the waves be made to appear stationary? Yes. The built-in LED can be strobed automatically in sync with the waves to give stationary images.
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