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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Pulley Demonstration Set
A simpler version of the Advanced Pulley Demonstration Set, this model includes eight single pulleys and two double sheave pulleys in addition to EISCO ball bearing frictionless pulley.
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Ballistic Car with Remote
This Ballistics Cart demonstrates the independence of vertical and horizontal motions.
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Vernier® Photogate
Study free fall, rolling objects, collisions, and pendulums.
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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.
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Vernier® Friction Pad for DTS
Add a Friction Pad DTS to your Vernier Dynamics Cart to produce a very consistent friction force.
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Estes AVG Model Rockets
Alpha, viking and generic E2X rockets in one education bulk pack.
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Garage Physics MURLIN Trebuchet, Eisco Scientific
Who knew that the trebuchet, one of the most elegant of all medieval weapons ever invented, could be improved!
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Vernier® Projectile Launcher
Students use the Vernier Projectile Launcher to investigate important concepts in two-dimensional kinematics.
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BrainStorm STEM Edu Energy Dragster Kit
Build a rubber-band powered dragster to explore stored energy and motion.
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NaRiKa® BeeSpi V Photogate
This versatile timer with infrared sensors can be used to measure the speed of a moving object.
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Estes Alpha Model Rockets
Easy-to-assemble intermediate-level rocket with laser cut balsa fins.
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Eisco® Accessories Set for Linear Air Track
Accessories for demonstrating properties and laws of motion using linear air tracks.
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Vernier® Air Track Adapter
Allows the Dual-Range Force Sensor to be mounted on the end of an air track for collision studies. Compatible with most air tracks distributed or made by PASCO scientific, Central Scientific, or Daedalon Corporation. Includes two magnetic bumpers.
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Pendulum Clamp Aluminum
Aluminum pendulum clamp with screw clamps for attaching to rods.