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.
Applied Filters
Faraday Cage
Demonstrate that a charge cannot exist inside a conductor and re-create Faraday’s classic 'Ice pail' experiment with this kit.
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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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Eisco® Economy Wimshurst Machine
The durable Wilmshurst Machine is made for years of use.
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Demonstration, Eddy Current Experiment
The Eddy Current Experiment demonstrates Lenz's Law.
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Magnetic Field Inclination/Declination Demonstration Compass
Provide a concrete visual illustration of the Earth’s magnetic field, while demonstrating the “Thumb Rule” with this compass.
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Current Balance
The Current Balance is an excellent tool for studying electric currents.
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Oersted's Apparatus
Oersted's Apparatus demonstrates the magnetic field created by a current.
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Air Core Solenoid
The Air Core Solenoid is perfect for induced magnetic field studies.
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Essential Physics Demo: Faraday's Disk
Grab and hold students' attention with these interactive and affordable demonstrations that show core physics concepts in action.
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Magnetic Exploration
Magnetic wand, Use this wand with our magnetic marbles or other magnetized items or pick up those paper clips you just dropped. It has many uses and is fun to watch in action.
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Primary and Secondary Coils
Primary and Secondary Coils are used to investigate electromagnetic induction.

