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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Visual Scientifics Accessories
Essential accessories for the Visual Scientifics laboratory system.
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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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Low Friction Pulley With Rod
Total length of rod and pulley is 10". The pulley has a diameter of 2", and is equipped with a metal low-friction bearing installed. The rod is made of durable aluminum, and the pulley is made of durable plastic.
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Friction Block
Explore the factors that affect frictional force. One wide and one narrow face of this block are covered with a non-skid material.
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21st Century Balance
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Visual Scientifics Base
This base platform supports the full range of Visual Scientifics activities and accessories.
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Acceleration Trolley
Show your students how the rate of acceleration of an object depends on the angle of incline with this great hands-on activity.
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Economy Rod-Mounted Pulley
Excellent for Introductory Mechanics Studies
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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.
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys
Identify All Three Classes of Levers and Their Key Parts
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Science Olympiad: Balsa Wood
There is no kit for this event. Please see below items available for purchase.
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Mad Machines
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Moving Motion
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years due to small parts and small balls.

