Electricity/Magnetism 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.
Contact Key
Used to open and close an electrical circuit momentarily, it is also excellent for demonstrating Morse code.
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Magnetic Compass with Lock
A magnetic compass that can lock and hold the pointer.
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Handheld Discharge Electrode
The Handheld Discharge Electrodeeasily and safely discharges an electrostatic generator.
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Annunciator Wire (Bell Wire)
A high quality PVC coated copper wire. AWG 18.
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9V Battery Holder
9 V batteries can be used in electrical circuits when mounted in these holders.
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Resistance Substitution Apparatus
The Resistance Substitution Apparatus is convenient for general-purpose resistance work.
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Patch Cord, Banana/Alligator
Flexible, 18 gauge wire with a banana plug at one end and an alligator clip at the other.
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Silk Friction Pad
Useful for exploring the build-up of static electricity in physical science classrooms.
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Three-Oscilloscope Probe Kit
Designed for use with general purpose oscilloscopes.
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Electric Swing Set with Magnet
Verify the mutual relationship between an electric current and its magnetic field.
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Kid Inventor Basic Creative Electronics Kit
Using the materials in this kit young inventors can build over 120 projects, including a magnetic fan, a sound-activated musical doorbell, and a fingertip flashbulb.