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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Klinger Planck's Constant Experiment
Determine Planck’s constant using LEDs at different temperatures.
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Braun Electroscope with Accessories
Versatile Apparatus for Electrostatics Lessons.
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Magnetizing and Demagnetizing Coil
Bring older, weaker magnets back to life with this magnetizer.
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Klinger Biot-Savart's Law Experiment
Measure the magnetic fields produced by straight and coiled conductors.
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Induction Coils
Create high-voltage sparks of varying lengths with this classic demonstration apparatus.
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Parallel and Series Circuit Demonstration, Eisco Scientific
A simple way to demonstrate parallel and series circuits.
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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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Electrostatics – Plate Capacitor
Determine the capacitance of a plate capacitor.
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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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LED Light Engines
Examine the Role of Light Waves in Alternative Energy
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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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American Scientific Millikan Oil Drop Apparatus
Classic apparatus to measure the fundamental unit of electric charge (e).
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Klinger PIN Diode Characteristics Experiment
Study the response of PIN diode in both forward bias and reverse bias conditions.