Quick Answer:The Polarising Filter Stress Demonstrator is a large scale demonstrator with 5 inch polarising sheets on a graduated frame and wooden stand, supplied with clear acrylic shapes for showing stress patterns.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
5 inch polarising sheets mounted on a graduated frame.
Frame placed on a wooden stand.
Supplied with clear acrylic pieces of different shapes.
Different stress patterns can be demonstrated by squeezing the pieces between the filters.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Polarising sheets
5 inch
Frame
Graduated
Stand
Wooden
Supplied with
Clear acrylic pieces of different shapes
How It Is Used
A clear acrylic shape is placed between the polarising filters and squeezed. The stress inside the plastic then shows up as visible patterns, letting students see where stress builds up in different shapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is supplied with the Polarising Filter Stress Demonstrator?
It comes with clear acrylic pieces of different shapes, so that different stress patterns can be demonstrated between its 5 inch polarising sheets.
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