Wave Motion Apparatus - 18 Pulleys
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11617
Quick Answer: The Wave Motion Apparatus – 18 Pulleys is a hand-turned wave motion kit for schools in which 18 eccentric cams drive 18 vertical rods with highlighted tips, turning rotary motion into a travelling sine wave along a 480mm frame.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- 18 eccentric plastic cams/discs drive 18 vertical rods.
- Rod tips highlighted for visibility.
- Hand-driven rotary handle.
- Simulates both longitudinal and transverse waves.
- Degrees scale for reading rotation angle and phase.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cams | 18 eccentric plastic cams/discs |
| Rods | 18 vertical rods with highlighted tips |
| Drive | Manual rotary handle |
| Wave types | Transverse and longitudinal |
| Scale | Degrees scale for rotation angle/phase |
| Length | 480mm |
| Materials | Industrial plastic with metal base parts |
How It Is Used
Turning the handle rotates the cams, so the rod tips rise and fall one after another and a sine wave appears to move along the row. The degrees scale lets students relate the phase difference between neighbouring rods to the shape and motion of the wave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wave Motion Apparatus – 18 Pulleys show longitudinal waves as well as transverse?
Yes. Its 18 cam-driven rods can simulate both longitudinal and transverse waves, worked by turning the rotary handle.
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