Ripple Tank Power Supply Unit

The apparatus consists of a wooden framed tray with a plate glass base and detachable legs, overall size of tray 600x 520x 56mm deep.

A pair of support rods with integral ‘G’ clamps is provided which can be attached to the sides of the tank and used to carry the wave generating system. A set of 4 metal barriers (reflectors) is included consisting of a pair of straight barriers 150 x 25mm, a curved barrier of 215 mm. chord length x 25mm high and a short, straight barrier 25 x 25mm, to minimize unwanted reflections from the sides of the tank a set of four loose gauze strips are provided which, when is use, are arranged around the edges to from a ‘beach’ on all sides.

Square section with tapered mouthpiece, made of polished wood, with graduated sliding piston, square in section having a knob at the end for easy handling. The slider is marked with a diatonic scale. It is used to investigate phenomenon of beats in conjunction with a second pipe of same type. Approx. overall length when extended 840mm.