Premium Ripple Tank – Complete Advanced Wave Investigation System

This Premium Ripple Tank is an advanced, high‑quality system designed to help students explore the full range of wave behaviours in a clear and engaging way. Supplied with all essential accessories, this robust ripple tank enables accurate demonstrations of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and a variety of wave phenomena.

The tank features a reinforced plastic frame for durability, along with foam beaches that minimise reflections from the sides—ensuring clean, easily interpreted wave patterns. A 45‑degree adjustable projection mirror allows ripples to be projected onto the included 10" × 9" translucent screen, making wave patterns visible to the whole class or a working group table.

A synchronised, high‑intensity light source works in tandem with the vibration generator, producing crisp, stable wave shadows for improved visibility during demonstrations. This makes the ripple tank ideal for group observation and teacher‑led explanations.

The complete system comes ready for immediate classroom use and includes a wide selection of accessories for a broad range of experiments.

Key Features

• Premium advanced ripple tank suitable for KS3–KS5 physics
• Reinforced plastic frame for long‑lasting classroom durability
• Foam beaches reduce unwanted wave reflections
• 45° projection mirror for dark‑room or group projection
• 10" × 9" translucent screen for clear observation of wave patterns
• High‑intensity, synchronised illumination for crisp wave shadows
• Vibration generator for producing controlled, uniform waves
• Includes a wide range of accessories for versatile investigations

What’s Included

• Ripple Tank
• Vibration Generator
• Wave Monitor / Power Unit
• Projection Mirror
• Translucent Projection Screen (10" × 9")
• Adjustable Footers with Screws
• Wave Dippers (multiple)
• Perspex Shapes / Objects
• Lever Arm & Support
• Full accessory set for wave demonstrations

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Perfect for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level physics, this ripple tank supports hands‑on learning and clear visual demonstrations of key wave concepts, including:

• Reflection from barriers and shapes
• Refraction as waves pass into different depths
• Diffraction around obstacles and through gaps
• Interference and superposition of waves
• Wave speed investigations
• Plane and circular wave formation
• Behaviour of water waves as a model for light and sound

Teachers can use this system to demonstrate:

• Why waves bend, spread out, or change speed
• How wavefronts behave under different conditions
• The similarities between mechanical waves and electromagnetic wave behaviour

This premium ripple tank provides a powerful, engaging way to help students visualise abstract wave concepts, making it an essential addition to any school physics laboratory.