3032 Ripple tank

OPTIKA Ripple Tank has the following advantages:
-Simple to assemble
-Easy of carry out the experiments
-Reliable and repeatable results
-Excellent visual resolution of the wave front

The stroboscopic lamp is fitted with an extra-bright 3W LED, which is synchronised with the surface wave generator. The control unit is equipped with a digital display and allows to set or to stop the synchronism of the vibrator with the lamp, the modulation of wave amplitude and its frequency. The vibrator is of an electro-dynamic type. The tank is provided with two adjustable feet and with an easy-to-use drain pipe ending with a tap.

This ripple tank is delivered in a preformed polystyrene packaging.

Topics

• Superficial waves on water
• Wavefront
• Wavelength
• Propagation speed
• Reflection
• Refraction
• Interference
• Stationary waves
• Diffraction
• Huygens’ principle

Equipment supplied

1 Ripple generator
1 Vibrator
3 Dipper
1 White LED
5 Barriers
3 Acrylic lens
1 Convex reflector

Accessories (not included)

Trolley for ripple tank 3037