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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K'NEX Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes
K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of Simple Machines: wheels and axles and inclined planes.
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Eisco® Premium Tabletop Gyroscope
Beautiful, large, and functional gyroscope for classroom demonstrations.
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Metal Pulley with Clamp
Plastic pulley with metal clamp, includes knob for tightening.
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Assorted Plastic Gears
Four gears of different sizes, perfect for any investigation or maker project.
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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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Moment of Force Apparatus
Wooden moment of force apparatus with accessories.
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Hydraulic Press
Consists of two interconnected cylinders of different diameters based upon two graduated glass syringes of 10mL and 50mL, with cross-sectional area of 3 to 1.
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Estes Alpha Model Rockets
Easy-to-assemble intermediate-level rocket with laser cut balsa fins.
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Pulley with Adjustable Clamp
Metal pulley with rotatable pulley for experiment set up.
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Estes AltiTrack™ Altitude Finders
How high did it really go? Measure your rocket's altitude it with this easy to use device.
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Vernier® Ultra Pulley Attachment
This Super Pulley Attachment is designed to convert a Vernier Photogate into a Smart Pulley.
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Friction on an Inclined Plane
This set demonstrates a wide variety of physical science topics including the resolution of forces on an inclined plane, kinetic and potential energies, uniform and accelerated motions, and the friction between two surfaces.
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Loop the Loop with Scale
Loop the Loop apparatus to demonstrate potential to kinetic energy.