Mechanics Learning Activities

This model acts similarly to the Rabinion planetary gear of a modern vehicle. The complex principles of a planetary gear are unlocked with the use of color coded discs. Blue is used for the internal gear. Green is used for the pinion gear. Yellow is used for the sun gear. This model consists of 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The instructor or student manually operates this unit by locking by locking down a specific part of the gear using a fixed pin. Changes in rotation are visible when adjusting either the sun, pinion, or internal gear. A nomenclature panel is included on the front of the model for reference. These items are made special to order and are not held in stock. Lead times are approximately two to three months. Freight charges may apply. Dimention: 27V x 30W x 24H cm; Weight: 3 kg

Students apply concepts of conservation of energy to a loop setup, then consider the forces involved in roller coasters.

This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.

Students investigate the properties of momentum and conservation of energy using this precision apparatus.

This pulley is ideal for use with photogates sensors. Pulley is mounted on free-running ball bearings with minimum friction. Mounted on a removeable rod of 150 x 10 mm diameter.
Diameter 65 mm with spokes
Ideal for use with Photogates

With the Air Track, students can investigate motion phenomena at a precise level of measurement.

Sold wood and aluminum dynamics cards used for collision experiments.

Engage students into designing levers and multiple other structures.

Learn about Newton's laws and design structures to experiment with potential and kinetic energy.

This track includes everything needed to demonstrate three basic concepts of physics: acceleration, collision, and force.

This product is a model of a differential. This model permits the instructor and student to manually turn the handle and apply a load to the transparent wheels to demonstrate the differential mechanism.
In automotive mechanics, the differential gear arrangement permits power from the engine to be transmitted to a pair of driving wheels, which divides the force equally between them and permits them to follow paths of different lengths, as when turning a corner or crossing an uneven road. On a straight road, the wheels rotate at the same speed. When turning a corner, the outside wheel has farther to go and will turn faster than the inner wheel if unrestrained. These items are made special to order and are not held in stock. Lead times are approximately two to three months. Freight charges may apply.

Most people are familiar with the key factors of hybrid technology: The engine and motor. However, most don't get a chance to peek inside of these key components while they're running to examine, assess, and diagnose.

The Ballistics Car demonstrates an integral law of motion.

Expand your physics experimentation capabilities.

Collison in two dimensions apparatus with accessories included.

Design and learn how levers increase your lifting power.