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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Differential Pulley Economy
Economical pulley for simple machine experiments.
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Eisco® Pendulum Bobs, with Hook
Simple metal bobs each come with a hook for easy attachment to pendulum.
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Visual Scientifics Pendulum
Discover the period of a simple pendulum, then use video analysis to investigate energy conservation and conversion.
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Eisco® Stainless Steel Hanger for Slotted Weights
Replacement hanger for your stainless steel slotted weight set.
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Trolley Picket Fence
Study Acceleration and Velocity without Cart or Track
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Visual Scientifics Backboard
This backboard mounts directly to the Visual Scientifics base, enhancing video analysis.
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Guinea and Feather Apparatus
Compare the falling rate of a feather and a guinea (coin) with air resistance and in a vacuum.
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Ballistics Car
The Ballistics Car demonstrates an integral law of motion.
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Drilled Balls for Physics Experiments
Ideal for Collision and Pendulum Demonstrations
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Visual Scientifics Projectile Launcher
This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.

