Ripple Tank Economy Model

Ripple Tank Economy Model: The Ripple Tank Economy Model is a comprehensive wave demonstration system built around a transparent acrylic plastic tank supported in a sturdy plastic frame with recesses for four adjustable levelling feet. Tank edges are shaped to minimise unwanted reflections, ensuring clean, readable wave patterns. Two light alloy uprights carry a horizontal rippler support rod, adjustable for height. The ripple assembly is elastically suspended from this rod and consists of a 4–6V DC motor on a wooden beam. An eccentric weight on the motor shaft causes the beam to oscillate, generating surface waves. Two plastic spheres on right-angle rods serve as two-point sources. A metal rod is fixed centrally into one short side of the frame to support the illuminant. The 12V, 24W lamp is housed in a lamp house with a long supporting rod suitable for attachment to a retort stand, projecting wave patterns for classroom visibility. Key features Transparent acrylic plastic tank — clear wave pattern visibility Sturdy plastic frame with four levelling feet for precise horizontal alignment Tank edges shaped to minimise undesired reflections Drain hole with rubber stopper for easy emptying Two light alloy uprights with a height-adjustable rippler support rod Elastically suspended ripple assembly — 4–6V DC motor on wooden beam Eccentric weight produces consistent oscillation for reproducible waves Two plastic sphere point sources on right-angle rods 12V, 24W illuminant for projection-quality wave visualisation Complete accessory set for interference, diffraction, reflection & refraction experiments Supplied with instructions Note: This model is supplied without a power supply. A 4–6V DC source is required for the motor and a 12V supply for the illuminant. Power supplies are available separately. Included accessories Two straight aluminium alloy obstacles — 130mm each One straight obstacle — 40mm One curved reflector — radius 200mm One trapezoidal plastic refraction plate One wood hand wave roller One water dropper One packet of rubber bands One foam plastic sponge 12V, 24W illuminant with lamp house & long support rod Specifications SKU SE.MS0350-01 Tank material Transparent acrylic plastic Frame material Sturdy plastic Overall tank size 580 × 500 × 80mm Window area 370 × 280mm Height above bench (with legs) Approx. 375mm Legs Four, with levelling feet Uprights Two light alloy Motor voltage 4–6V DC Motor mounting Elastic suspension on wooden beam Point sources Two plastic spheres on right-angle rods Illuminant 12V, 24W lamp in lamp house Illuminant mounting Long rod, attaches to retort stand Drain Rubber stopper plug Power supply Not included (required separately) Instructions Included