Mechanics 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.
Supertek® Rotating Platform
Educators demonstrate experiments in angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy with the Rotating Platform.
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Friction Block Set
The Friction Block Set is ideal for simple friction experiments.
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Eisco® Inertia Ball
Show the surprising effect of an impulse load on a large inertial mass.
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Marbles
/!\WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3yrs.
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K’NEX Intro to Structures: Bridges
Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels/Axles & Inclined Planes
Investigate and experiment with 7 functioning Wheel & Axle and Inclined Plane models designed to demonstrate science and technology concepts.
Students can determine, through investigation, if the machine multiplies the force it applies to the resistance (load), if the machine changes the direction of the force they apply, and more.
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K'NEX Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes
K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of Simple Machines: wheels and axles and inclined planes.
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Density Cylinder Set
This Equal Mass Density Set is for specific gravity and density determinations.
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Eisco® Quiet Air Source
The Quiet Air Source system powers air tracks and air tables with minimal noise.
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Visual Scientifics Atwood Machine
Take your study of pulleys and engineering to the next level!
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Vernier® Independence of Motion Accessory
Demonstrate Newton's laws of motion.
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KidWind® Advanced Wind Experiment Kit, Class Pack
Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology!
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KidWind® Basic Wind Experiment Kit
Explore wind energy affordably and easily.