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Experience wave phenomenawith the Ripple Tank

Your experimentation equipment for the com-

prehension of the variegated wave phenomena

Mechanic and electromagnetic waves play an im-

portant role in the comprehension of natural sci-

entific procedures. With the Ripple Tank you can

analyze and make visibly clear the appearing

wave phenomena. The frequency range with dif-

ferent amplitudes covers all frequencies needed

for the demonstrations and experimentations

both for secondary schools and universities.

FeaturesSimple demonstration of wave phenomena

Compact assembling

Made for fast and efficient use

High contrast, brilliant pictures

Product information

Visual presentation of wave, interference and

coherence properties

The Ripple Tank is a comfortable and efficient com-

pact equipment for lessons or experimentations,

which gives you the possibility of a clear and ne-

vertheless still quantitative access to the wave me-

chanic. The results of a demonstration can be

shown via a web cam or as an alternative via bea-

mer. Pupils and students can either simulate or

work out by themselves e.g. the behavior of waves

during a reflection in elastic or inelastic obstacles.

The following experiments can be analyzed:

Reflection

Dispersion

Refraction

Interference

Diffraction

Doppler Effect

The vibration generator, which is assembled in the

housing, can be operated with different amplitudes in a

frequency range of 5 – 60 Hz. Frequency and amplitude

can be easily entered via the touchpad. Via stroboscopic

illumination, which offers specially brilliant pictures

thanks to the green high performance LED, the waves

can be visually presented either synchronal or in slow

motion. Furthermore the propagation of the waves after

individual stimulation can be analyzed.

Ripple Tank with LED light source

incl. universal power supply, accessory set, drawing table and ripple tank

Ripple Tank with LED light source – Complete Set 11260.99

Optional accessories

External vibration generator

Vibration-isolated ground plate, for the analysis of interference phenomena of “in phase” and “off phase”

stimulation of waves for the demonstration of the Doppler Effect.

External vibration generator 11260.10

Demo Set for demonstration experiments

comprised high performance USB web cam incl. software and fixture

Demo Set for demonstration experiments 11260.20

Demo mirror 11260.30

Manual – Experiments with the Ripple Tank, 12 experiments, 78 pages DIN A4 16040.02

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The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank: Main Features

•Compact and easy setup, JUST ADD WATER!!

•No more problems with time-pressure!!!

•Keypad and LCD-Display are very easy and intuitive to use

•Very robust and modern design

•Innovative High-power green LED for high contrast and brilliant images

•Study of: All basic wave properties such as Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction and Interference

•Applications: Practical courses, Demonstration and Exhibitions

•Two vibration generators, adjustable phase shift

•Frequency range: 5 – 60 Hz

•Frequency of illumination and vibration separately controlled

(Slow and controlled motion of waves and freezing images also)

•Single pulsing of waves available

•State-of-the art presentation via connected web-cam and additional beamer (perfect for demonstrations and exhibitions)

The new Ripple Tank: Main Features

The new Ripple Tank: Components

11260-99 11260-10 11260-20

The new Ripple Tank: Components

Complete System Specifications

•Illumination: Permanent or Stroboscopic

•Illumination frequency range: 5 – 60 Hz

•Pulse generator frequency range: 5 – 60 Hz

•Slow motion modus: -2,5 Hz to +2,5 Hz

•Max. phase displacement (vib. Generators): 360 degrees

•Amplitude Vib. Generators: 0 – 8 (levels)

•LED: 160 Lumen (green)

•Power supply (included): 12V / 2A

•Waves exhibition area: 280mm X 210mm

•Whole equipment dimensions: 300mm x 370mm x 330mm

•Weight: 5,7 kg

PHYWE ripple tank

Setup time < 1 minute!!!

Setup time > 60 min!!!

The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank

The new Ripple Tank

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