Slinky Spring – Wave Motion Demonstration (3m Extended)

This classic Slinky Spring is a versatile and engaging teaching tool, ideal for demonstrating key concepts in wave motion. Designed as a helical spring, it allows students to clearly visualise how waves travel through a medium in a simple and effective way.

Measuring 10cm when closed and extending up to an impressive 3 metres, this spring provides excellent visibility for classroom demonstrations. With a 7.5cm coil diameter, it is easy to handle and perfect for both teacher-led demonstrations and student experiments.

Suitable for KS2 and above, the Slinky Spring is a fun and interactive way to bring abstract physics concepts to life.

Key Features

• Helical spring design for wave demonstrations
• Extends up to 3 metres for clear visualisation
• Compact size: 10cm when closed
• 7.5cm coil diameter for easy handling
• Ideal for demonstrating transverse and longitudinal waves
• Durable and reusable classroom resource
• Suitable for KS2 and above

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Perfect for KS2, KS3, and GCSE physics lessons, this Slinky Spring helps students understand wave behaviour through hands-on learning. It is ideal for:

• Demonstrating transverse and longitudinal wave motion
• Exploring wavelength, frequency, and amplitude
• Visualising energy transfer in waves
• Investigating reflection and wave interactions
• Engaging students with interactive physics demonstrations

Simple, effective, and highly engaging, this Slinky Spring is an essential teaching aid for bringing wave physics to life in the classroom.