Spring Wave

Item #P7-7220

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Hands-on model of longitudinal and transverse wave motion

Replace clunky metal springs with a modern, classroom-ready wave tool. The Spring Wave is a lightweight, semi-transparent nylon spring designed for high visibility and smooth motion. Expanding from 20 inches to 12 feet, it makes wave behavior easy to see across the room. Use it to observe phase reversal at a fixed end, test fundamental and multiple vibrations, and explore both transverse and longitudinal waves—all without the kinks and tangles common to metal springs.

Why Teachers Love the Spring Wave

Highly visible: Shiny nylon makes wave motion clear from anywhere in the room.
No kinks, smooth motion: Plastic construction stays straight and responsive during repeated use.
Big range, compact storage: Expands to 12 ft for demos; collapses to 20 in for easy storage.
Versatile and durable: Works for quick demos or extended investigations across grade levels.

Blog Posts

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Resources

Spring Wave Instructional Guide

What You Can Teach with the Spring Wave

Ideal for upper elementary through high school physics and physical science:

Wave pulses & phase reversal: Observe inversion at a fixed end.
Transverse vs. longitudinal waves: Compare motion and propagation directly.
Wave speed: Measure distance and time to determine propagation speed.
Standing waves & harmonics (qualitative): Test fundamental and higher modes.
Energy transfer in waves: See how disturbances travel through a medium.