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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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United Scientific™ Aluminum Alloy Tuning Forks
Long, pure sounding aluminum tuning forks.
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Rubber Hammer for Tuning Fork
This large rubber hammer is ideal for activating tuning forks.
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Plastic Spring Wave
Observe phase reversal at the fixed end of wave pulses with this spring used to test waves in fundamental and multiple vibrations.
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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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Differential and Sympathetic Tuning Forks
These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.
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Complete Ripple Tank Apparatus
This ripple tank is transparent, acrylic plastic and supported in a sturdy plastic frame.
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Alloy Tuning Forks
These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.
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Tuning Fork Activator
The activator is specifically designed for use with tuning forks.
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Tuning Fork Set
Both versions of these economy tuning fork sets come with a mallet designed for one hard and one soft end for use with all frequencies of forks.
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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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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.

