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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Flexible Magnetic Strips
Use these flexible magnetic strips for experiments, to hold objects in place, or for creating your own inventions.
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Small Magnetic Compasses
Very inexpensive magnetic compasses are specially suited for tracing the magnetic fields of bar magnets. Each compass has a polished aluminum case and a beveled glass top.
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Essential Physics Demo: Polarization
Present these demonstrations in front of your class to excite your students about learning core physics concepts.
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Unitd Scientific™ Van De Graaff Generator, Small Electric
This excellent quality electrostatic generator consists of a charge generation system, an aluminum collector sphere, and an electric motor drive on a sturdy base.
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Iron Fillings in Plastic Bubble
Demonstrate magnetic fields on your desk or overhead with this clear container of iron fillings. Using magnets, you can show students how the fillings move and cluster together.
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Quantum Levitation 4 Point Critical Temperature Setup
Measure the critical temperature (Tc) of a high-Tc superconductor with this easy-to-use intuitive and educational kit.
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2 Battery Holder with Plug Jacks
A simple tool for communicating complex workings of electricity, this plastic battery holder is fitted with three banana plug jacks.
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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.