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 Projectile Launcher
This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.
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Visual Scientifics Free Fall
Students measure acceleration due to gravity in this free-fall activity. Video analysis allows modeling of air resistance.
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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™ Economy Force Table
Explore Newton’s laws of motion and demonstrate the equilibrium of forces with this economic tool.
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American Scientific Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
An interactive way to demonstrate angular momentum with any grade level.
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United Scientific™ Economy Hall's Carriage
Smoth rolling hall's carriage for velocity experiments.
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United Scientific™ Inclined Plane With Pulley
Investigate forces on an incline plane.
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United Scientific Rolling Friction Carts
Demonstrate how the surface of a wheel affects its rolling friction.
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Visual Scientifics Collisions in Two Dimensions
Teach students about two-dimensional collisons with this engaging activity, then use video analysis to analyze conservation of energy, and conversions between kinetic and potential energy.
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United Scientific Friction board with blocks
Discover how different surfaces affect friction.
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United Scientific™ Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Students can feel the full power of rotational torque.
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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 Moment of Inertia Kit
Demonstrate how the center of mass affects the torque on an object.
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3B Scientific® Young's Modulus Apparatus
Measuring apparatus for investigating the elastic deformation of rods of flat geometry and for determining the modulus of elasticity.
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Garage Physics MURLIN Trebuchet, Eisco Scientific
Who knew that the trebuchet, one of the most elegant of all medieval weapons ever invented, could be improved!
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Garage Physics Ballista Kit, Eisco Scientific
Uses torsion spring bundles and levers to launch ping pong balls.