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.
Ward's® Mini Hovercraft Launcher
Launch mini hovercrafts with different initial velocities.
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CENCO® Ballistic Pendulum — An Industry Standard
The CENCO Ballistic Pendulum is the industry standard for the investigation of momentum and energy.
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CENCO® Quantitative Centripetal Force Apparatus
The Quantitative Centripetal Force Apparatus' simple concept and robust construction guarantee reliable lab success.
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CENCO® Rotational Platform
Teachers can present high-intensity demonstrations in rotational inertia or experiment with forces involved with a bicycle gyroscope with this Rotational Platform.
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CENCO® Second Law of Motion Apparatus
Bring your physics equipment into the 21st century with the new and improved CENCO second law of motion apparatus.
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Elasticity Demonstrator
Low cost easy to use lab for studying elastic and inelastic collisions.
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CENCO® Engraved Precision Force Table
Rugged metal construction and innovative features make this tool an industry standard.
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Complete Precision Air Table
The Complete Precision Air Table helps investigate low-friction collisions.
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Air Track, Complete with Gliders
With the Air Track, students can investigate motion phenomena at a precise level of measurement.
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Deluxe Loop the Loop
Instantly transform potential energy into kinetic energy.
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Fire Piston Demonstration Apparatus
Dramatically Demonstrate that Temperature Increases with Pressure
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CENCO® Newton Cradle
The Newton Cradle is a large-scale, carefully engineered piece of equipment.
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Simple Metal Gyroscope
The Simple Metal Gyroscope provides a hands-on gyroscope experience.

