Electricity/Magnetism 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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St. Louis Demo Motor
Students use the St. Louis Demo Motor to research fundamental principles of electric motors and generators.
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Braun Electroscope with Accessories
Versatile Apparatus for Electrostatics Lessons.
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Oersted's Apparatus
Oersted's Apparatus demonstrates the magnetic field created by a current.
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American Scientific Lightning Ball, 8"
Demonstrate the 'magic' of plasma with this large tesla coil demonstration.
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Primary Basic Electricity Kit
These robust and engaging kits are designed as a resource for the teaching of introductory electricity.
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Quantum Levitation 4 Point Critical Temperature Setup
Measure the critical temperature (Tc) of a high-Tc superconductor with this easy-to-use intuitive and educational kit.
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Essential Physics Demo: Series and Parallel Capacitor Board
With emphasis on ease and accuracy, this capacitor board demonstration teaches students about series and parallel circuit connections.
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Makey Makey Classroom Invention Literacy Kit
Turn everyday objects like bananas into touch pads!
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Eisco® Hydro Electric Power Station Demonstration
Great for classroom demonstrations involving power plants or conversion of energy.
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Essential Physics Demo: Magnetic Force on a Conductor
The Magnetic Force on a Conductor demo show students how a current-carrying conductor behaves when placed in an external magnetic field.