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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Parabolic Collision Monkey and Hunter Apparatus
This apparatus illustrates the effect of gravity on projectile motion.
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Computerized Cavendish Balance
New Technology Removes Frustrations of Traditional Experiment
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Air Track, Complete with Gliders
With the Air Track, students can investigate motion phenomena at a precise level of measurement.
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Complete Precision Air Table
The Complete Precision Air Table helps investigate low-friction collisions.
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Skill Sticks
With a bit of glue, a little imagination, and these skill sticks, your students can build just about anything they can come up with.
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Digital Stroboscope with Flash Rate Display
An economical digital stroboscope.
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BrainStorm STEM Air-Powered Rocketry Kit
Construct and launch air-powered rockets to explore aerodynamics and propulsion.
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BrainStorm STEM Edu Energy Dragster Kit
Build a rubber-band powered dragster to explore stored energy and motion.
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BrainStorm STEM Trebuchet Physics Kit
Assemble a functional trebuchet to explore motion, force, and energy concepts.
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BrainStorm STEM Catapult Kit
Build a working wooden catapult to explore physics and engineering principles.
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K’NEX Intro to Structures: Bridges
Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards
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CENCO® Ballistic Pendulum — An Industry Standard
The CENCO Ballistic Pendulum is the industry standard for the investigation of momentum and energy.
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K’NEX Intro to Simple Machines: Gears
Compare How Different Gear Configurations Function
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CENCO® Quantitative Centripetal Force Apparatus
The Quantitative Centripetal Force Apparatus' simple concept and robust construction guarantee reliable lab success.
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Hooke's Law Spring Set
Students can gain an understanding of Hooke’s Law and of the significance of the spring constant with this versatile set.

