EISCO Advanced Ripple Tank Set with Projection Screen 📷

This ripple tank with projection screen lets classrooms and labs explore wave behavior with clear, projected patterns for group observation. It combines a reinforced tank, vibration generator, strobe lamp, and projection mirror to make interference, reflection, diffraction, and refraction experiments visible and repeatable for students and instructors. 🌊

Key Points

The set arrives complete with the main components needed to run a wide variety of wave investigations. The bright included lamp and projection mirror allow patterns on the water surface to be cast onto the built-in projection screen, which simplifies demonstrations for larger groups and keeps attention on the phenomena. The tank frame includes foam beaches to reduce unwanted reflections and improve the clarity of measured wave fronts.

Accessories support hands-on learning and structured activities. The package includes multiple dippers for generating waves, lucite objects for obstacle and diffraction studies, a lever arm with support for precise placement, and adjustable footers for leveling the tank. A comprehensive 55-page experiment guide is included with setup instructions, teacher notes, and student exercises to help integrate the apparatus into lessons. 🔬

Technical Specifications

• Name: EISCO Advanced Ripple Tank Set with Projection Screen
• Contents: Ripple tank, vibration generator, wave monitor unit, strobe lamp, projection mirror, projection screen, wave dippers, lever arm and support, adjustable footers, set of lucite/perspex objects, experiment guide.
• Manual: 55-page Experiment Guide with teacher's guide and student activities.
• Power: Requires adjustable DC voltage power supply, not included.
• Design features: Reinforced frame, foam beaches to reduce reflections, built-in projection screen, strong illumination lamp included.

Usage Recommendations

Set the tank on a stable, level surface and use the adjustable footers to fine tune the water depth and leveling for consistent results. Start with low amplitude from the vibration generator for single-source experiments and increase amplitude when demonstrating interference or higher-energy waveforms. When using the strobe lamp, match the flash rate to the vibration frequency to observe apparent wave motion or to freeze moving patterns for measurement. For projection, position the mirror and screen so that the brightest portion of the tank falls squarely onto the screen, and dim overhead lights when possible to enhance visibility. 🧭

Consider that an adjustable DC power supply is required but not included, and that very bright classroom lighting can reduce the contrast of the projected image. According to the manufacturer, the built-in screen eliminates the need for a separate overhead projector, which can simplify setup and classroom logistics.