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.
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Estes Alpha III Launch Set
The iconic Alpha III model rocket, complete with launch pad and controller.
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Estes Preassembled Rocketry Parachutes
Lightweight, tear-resistant parachutes in a variety of sizes.
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Ward's® Glider Launcher
Versatile design to launch a variety of rubber band powered gliders.
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United Scientific™ Economy Hall's Carriage
Smoth rolling hall's carriage for velocity experiments.
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United Scientific™ Spring Scale Centripetal Force Apparatus
Easy to read scale for performing centripetal force experiments.
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Supertek® Monkey and Hunter Demonstration
Demonstrate the independence of the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion.
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NaRiKa® BeeSpi V Photogate
This versatile timer with infrared sensors can be used to measure the speed of a moving object.
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United Scientific Acceleration Line Trolley
String this across your classroom to learn about velocity and acceleration.
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United Scientific Friction board with blocks
Discover how different surfaces affect friction.
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United Scientific Inertia Apparatus
Classic demonstration of an object at rest stays at rest.
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United Scientific Inertia Balance
Determine the mass of an object based on its oscillation.
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United Scientific Large Motion Cart
This large cart has plenty of room for setting up any motion activity.
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United Scientific Moment of Inertia Kit
Demonstrate how the center of mass affects the torque on an object.
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United Scientific Rolling Friction Carts
Demonstrate how the surface of a wheel affects its rolling friction.
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Vernier® Photogate
Study free fall, rolling objects, collisions, and pendulums.
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Vernier® Ultra Pulley Attachment
This Super Pulley Attachment is designed to convert a Vernier Photogate into a Smart Pulley.

