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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Digital Gauss Meter
A useful tool for measuring the magnetic field strength for experiments. The range of the probe is 200 and 2kG with a resolution of 1G at 0 - 200 G. The included probe is a hall probe, which is a flat style probe to fit into small gaps.
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Eisco® Van de Graaff Generator Hand Crank, 9.8" Dome
Ideal electrostatic tool for generating voltages.
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Eisco® Hand-Cranked Van de Graaff Generator, 7.9" Dome
Demonstrate the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy by generating a static charge.
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United Scientific™ Flat Electrode Strips
A variety of electrodes for electrochemical cells.
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Magnetic Exploration
Magnetic wand, Use this wand with our magnetic marbles or other magnetized items or pick up those paper clips you just dropped. It has many uses and is fun to watch in action.
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High-Frequency Tesla Coil
The high-frequency coil can be used to test vacuum equipment for leakage or excite electrical tubes for demonstrations.
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Bare Nichrome Wire
The Bare Nichrome Wire can handle temperatures of up to 1010°C (1850°F).
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Bare Copper Wire, 454 g Spool
A bare copper wire of the highest quality. Available in several standard AWG sizes.
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Snap Circuits Educational Electronics Training Programs
The award-winning Snap Circuit Series uses building blocks with snaps to build electrical and electronic circuit projects.
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Aluminum Coated Pith-Like Balls
A thin aluminum coating produces great sensitivity to electrostatic charges. Styrofoam pith-like balls measure 8 mm in diameter and each has a silk suspension cord.