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.
Magnetic Field Inclination/Declination Demonstration Compass
Provide a concrete visual illustration of the Earth’s magnetic field, while demonstrating the “Thumb Rule” with this compass.
Tesla Coil Demonstration Apparatus
The Tesla Coil Demonstration Apparatus transmits electricity without wires.
Unknown Resistance Board
Use this set of nine unknown resistances to work with your Wheatstone bridges.
Patch Cord, Alligator Clips
Flexible, 18 gauge wire with alligator clips at both ends. The clips have a protective vinyl sheath.
Faraday Cage
Demonstrate that a charge cannot exist inside a conductor and re-create Faraday’s classic 'Ice pail' experiment with this kit.
St. Louis Demo Motor
Students use the St. Louis Demo Motor to research fundamental principles of electric motors and generators.
Gaussian Gun
Teach magnetism, motion, Newton's Laws, and more with this fun ball launcher. Simply align these powerful neodymium magnets on a linear rail and arrange steel balls in a sequence for a truly engaging lesson.
Parallel Plate Capacitor
The Parallel Plate Capacitor helps students understand the principle of capacitance, its relationship with charge and voltage, its dependence on THE surface area of conductors, and the dielectric medium between two plates.