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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Assorted Plastic Gears
Four gears of different sizes, perfect for any investigation or maker project.
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Parabolic Collision Monkey and Hunter Apparatus
This apparatus illustrates the effect of gravity on projectile motion.
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Newton's Apples
Feel the force of 1 Newton and learn about how we measure force.
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Stem Explorations, Gears Building Set
Explore STEM concepts while building different geared models!
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Estes Preassembled Rocketry Parachutes
Lightweight, tear-resistant parachutes in a variety of sizes.
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Gears
Teach your students about gear ratios and different gear configurations and how these concepts are used to change the amount of applied force to an object.
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Friction Block
Smoothly Finished Pine with Attachment Hook. Perfect for friction experiments.
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Steel Long Form Inclined Plane
This inclined plane is as straight as an arrow, measures a full 4' long, and will last for years. Is built of nickle-plated heavy steel with rounded corners, and can accomondate just about any kind of cart you choose.
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Miscellaneous Convenience Items
Educational Materials, Mechanics, Application: Physics, Pegboard, 1/8'' x 9'' x 15''
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High Speed Gearbox
The High Speed Gear Box, High Efficiency, is perfect for high speed applications
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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.
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Computerized Cavendish Balance
New Technology Removes Frustrations of Traditional Experiment