Ripple Tank System
- Ideal for studying wave properties
- Completely redesigned system
Ripple Tank System
WA-9899
$69900
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Ripple Tank System
Great for studies of:
- Doppler Effect
- Wave propagation
- Reflection
- Refraction
- Diffraction
This all-new Ripple Tank System with foam "beach" design dramatically reduces reflections from walls of ripple tank, providing quality experiments at an affordable price. If you study wave propagation, reflection, refraction or diffraction, this completely redesigned ripple tank system is a necessity in your lab.
- Integrated strobe/ripple generator simplifies operation
- Small frequency difference can be created so waves appear to move slower
- The frequency range (1.0 Hz to 50.0 Hz) includes those important low frequencies that make refraction more prominent.
- Simple switch function changes rippler phase from 0 to 180 degrees
- Voice coil actuators offer precise and silent operation LED digital frequency readout is viewable in low lighting
- White LED light source remains cool during use, producing a bright clear wave pattern
- Included diffraction barriers (3) can be used to create a double slit
The completely redesigned PASCO Ripple Tank System-- easier to use, more reliable, more flexible, and more affordable.
Examine the interference of waves from two point sources over different frequencies. The phase between the two dippers can be switched to 180 degrees.
The yellow convex lens focuses the plane wave. The waves show a pronounced refraction due to the abrupt change in the depth of the water over the plastic lens.
Demonstrate the Doppler Effect by moving a single dipper through the water. In this image, the dipper is being moved downward.
Diffraction Barriers create a double slit to show interference. The barriers can be changed to adjust the slit width and slit separation.
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