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.
Vortx® Vortex Demonstrator
Demonstrate the vortex action of a tornado with a dramatic lesson.
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Digital Stroboscope with Flash Rate Display
An economical digital stroboscope.
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Kinetic Theory Model
Study the motion and behavior of gas molecules with this intriguing demonstration. An electric motor, running at 4 to 12 V DC, vibrates a small platform inside a transparent tube. This platform then violently vibrates the many small stainless steel balls inside the tube.
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Eisco® Large Plastic Dynamics Cart
With the Large Plastic Dynamics Cart, students can explore the changes in motion that occur in a dynamics cart when different amounts of net force are applied.
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Friction on an Inclined Plane
This set demonstrates a wide variety of physical science topics including the resolution of forces on an inclined plane, kinetic and potential energies, uniform and accelerated motions, and the friction between two surfaces.
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High Speed Gearbox
The High Speed Gear Box, High Efficiency, is perfect for high speed applications
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Worm Gearbox
With the Worm Gear Box, High Efficiency, it is possible to have high power or high speed with two different gear ratios
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Pulleys in Motion Kit
Versatile teaching kit contains enough materials for the whole classroom to learn about and experiment with a variety of pulley configurations. Because these activities are hands-on, students get a real feel for the forces at work.
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Hooke's Law Spring Set
Students can gain an understanding of Hooke’s Law and of the significance of the spring constant with this versatile set.
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Bucket and Cylinder
Made of brass, bucket with suspension loop and hook.
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Inclined Plane With Accessories
Designed with built-in length and angle scales, this inclined plane has a durable rigid metal construction.