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.
Estes Alpha III Launch Set
The iconic Alpha III model rocket, complete with launch pad and controller.
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Air Track with Built-in Air Supply
This air track provides a frictionless surface that is indispensable for studying the mechanics of linear motion.
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Force and Simple Machines Kit
With custom designed components, this kit covers all the subject areas two or three individual kits usually address.
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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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Center of Mass Apparatus
Illustrates How Two Bodies Rotate Freely About their Common Center of Mass
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Computerized Cavendish Balance
New Technology Removes Frustrations of Traditional Experiment
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General Use Hydrometers
Our general use hydrometers are made of smooth glass for easy cleaning and have sealed-in paper scales and metal ballast.
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CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Visual Scientifics Classroom Starter Set
This Starter Set is an effective and economical addition to any physics or physical science classroom.
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21st Century Balance
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Skill Sticks
With a bit of glue, a little imagination, and these skill sticks, your students can build just about anything they can come up with.

