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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General Use Hydrometers
Our general use hydrometers are made of smooth glass for easy cleaning and have sealed-in paper scales and metal ballast.
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CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Friction Block
Explore the factors that affect frictional force. One wide and one narrow face of this block are covered with a non-skid material.
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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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Estes MAXI Launch Rod
Launch rod with extra strength and length for larger rockets.
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K’NEX Intro to Structures: Bridges
Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels/Axles & Inclined Planes
Investigate and experiment with 7 functioning Wheel & Axle and Inclined Plane models designed to demonstrate science and technology concepts.
Students can determine, through investigation, if the machine multiplies the force it applies to the resistance (load), if the machine changes the direction of the force they apply, and more.
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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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Gravitational Torsion Balance and He–Ne–Laser
Gravitational Torsion Balance and He–Ne–Laser demonstrates gravitational attraction between two bodies and determines the gravitational constant.
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Whirling Table
Use hands on power to investigate rotational dynamics.
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Stem Explorations, Levers and Pulleys Building Set
Explore STEM concepts while building lever and pulley models!
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Stem Explorations, Vehicles Building Set
Explore STEM concepts while building different vehicle models!
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Visual Scientifics Inclined Plane, 1.5 m
This is an extra long version of the Visual Scientifics Inclined Plane, and includes all of the same accessories.
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Demonstration Pulleys
Jumbo-Sized Pulleys are Designed for Classroom Demonstrations