Quick Answer: The Wave Motion Apparatus – 18 Pulleys is a hand-cranked mechanical model with 18 pulleys driven by offset eccentric cams to show transverse and longitudinal wave motion. It is 450mm long, with chrome-plated steel rods on a seasoned hardwood base.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
18-pulley array driven by offset eccentric cams
Manual crank handle with direct drive
Chrome-plated steel rods and low-friction synthetic pulleys
Seasoned hardwood base with non-slip feet
Length 450mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Pulleys
18, synthetic, low-friction
Drive
Manual crank handle, direct drive, offset eccentric cams
Rods
Chrome-plated steel
Base
Seasoned hardwood, non-slip feet
Length
450mm
About This Product
Turning the crank sets the pulleys moving in sequence, so students can see wavelength, amplitude and phase shift in both transverse and longitudinal waves. It makes wave propagation visible in physics lessons. Schools, colleges and institutes in Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, Latvia, Venezuela and Colombia can order the Wave Motion Apparatus – 18 Pulleys from Educational Instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Wave Motion Apparatus – 18 Pulleys driven?
By a manual crank handle that turns offset eccentric cams, moving the 18 pulleys in sequence.