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.
Demonstration Rod-Mounted Pulley
This large aluminum pulley is a great alternative for Atwood’s Machine experiments.
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CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Visual Scientifics Backboard
This backboard mounts directly to the Visual Scientifics base, enhancing video analysis.
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Visual Scientifics Accessories
Essential accessories for the Visual Scientifics laboratory system.
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Visual Scientifics Classroom Starter Set
This Starter Set is an effective and economical addition to any physics or physical science classroom.
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21st Century Balance
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Visual Scientifics Base
This base platform supports the full range of Visual Scientifics activities and accessories.
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Acceleration Trolley
Show your students how the rate of acceleration of an object depends on the angle of incline with this great hands-on activity.
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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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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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The SpillNot™ Centripetal Force Demonstrator
Vividly demonstrate centripetal forces with this exciting apparatus.
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Work, Power & Simple Machines Curriculum Learning Module
A Great Classroom Solution.