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Waves and Oscillations Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Ward's® Variable Standing Wave Generator
An exciting, interactive exploration, this generator includes various mass attachments to investigate degrees of string tension in standing waves.
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CENCO® String Vibrator
Unit consists of a sturdy metal frame carrying a DC motor with an eccentric shaft for exciting the vibrations. Clamp the frame to a table, attach a string and then simply use masses and a pulley to put tension on the string.
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Ripple Tank
This compact tank can be used on an overhead projector or as a traditional ripple tank.
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Essential Physics Demo: Large Tuning Forks
Lower Frequency Than Traditional Forks
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Essential Physics Demo: Rotating Speaker Bar
Experiment With Sound Wave Interference
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Bell Jar with Battery Operated Buzzer
This bell jar demonstrates that sound waves can't travel and therefore can't be heard without air or matter.
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Essential Physics Demo: Refraction/Wave Tank
A mess proof way to demonstrate waves and refraction in water.
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Prism
Equilateral prisms, made from high quality clear acrylic sheet.
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Large Wave form helix
The Large Wave form helix easily demonstrates wave phenomena.
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Tuning Fork Set
Scientific tuning forks are designed for acoustic research, sound wave analysis, and calibration standards.
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Resonance Apparatus
With the Resonance Apparatus, students investigate the effect of frequency on wavelength.
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Doppler Effect Demonstration
Get students into the swing of things with the Doppler effect.
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Eisco® Ripple Tank Advanced with Projection Screen
This advanced ripple tank comes complete with all accessories needed for wave investigations.

