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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Puck Set
Ideal for studying collisions in two dimensions, these pucks can be supported on plastic beads or levitated with air from the balloons to reduce friction. Use on any smooth, flat surface. The pucks measure 10 cm in diameter, and one puck is twice the mass of the other two.
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Ward's® NYS Investigations Pressure Block Set
Corresponds to the NYS earth and pace science investigation: The sky is the limit.
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Visual Scientifics Inclined Plane, 1.5 m
This is an extra long version of the Visual Scientifics Inclined Plane, and includes all of the same accessories.
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Engino® STEM Simple Machines
Design different simple machine to create mechanical advantage.
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Computerized Cavendish Balance
New Technology Removes Frustrations of Traditional Experiment
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Visual Scientifics Loop Track
Students apply concepts of conservation of energy to a loop setup, then consider the forces involved in roller coasters.
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Visual Scientifics Projectile Launcher
This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.
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Eisco® Extension Steel Springs Sets
Spring set designed for physics experiments with looped ends.
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Eisco Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Easy to use because of its smaller diameter and simple means of hanging and loading, this gyroscope brings precession diagrams to life.
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Complete Precision Air Table
The Complete Precision Air Table helps investigate low-friction collisions.
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Pulley Cords
Ideal for small pulley systems, cord is available in a variety of colors, strengths, and lengths.
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Parabolic Collision Monkey and Hunter Apparatus
This apparatus illustrates the effect of gravity on projectile motion.