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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Demonstration Pulleys
Jumbo-Sized Pulleys are Designed for Classroom Demonstrations
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys
Identify All Three Classes of Levers and Their Key Parts
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CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Visual Scientifics Hooke's Law
Students investigate and learn the principles of Hooke’s Law with this activity.
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Solid Balls for Physics Experiments
Drilled balls are used for pendulum bobs or impact experiments, while our other balls are suitable for collision apparatus and density/volume experiments.
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Visual Scientifics Ballistic Pendulum
Students investigate the properties of momentum and conservation of energy using this precision apparatus.
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Drilled Balls for Physics Experiments
Ideal for Collision and Pendulum Demonstrations
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Pulley Cords
Ideal for small pulley systems, cord is available in a variety of colors, strengths, and lengths.
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Visual Scientifics Incline Plane and Car
Visual scientifics inclined plane and car.
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Air Track Gliders
A pair of 100g gliders designed for use with air tracks 470157-654 and 470157-664.
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Visual Scientifics Loop Track
Students apply concepts of conservation of energy to a loop setup, then consider the forces involved in roller coasters.
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General Use Hydrometers
Our general use hydrometers are made of smooth glass for easy cleaning and have sealed-in paper scales and metal ballast.

