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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Inertia Scooter
Students learn about Newton's laws with a fun science ride on this inertia scooter.
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Kinetic Theory Model
Study the motion and behavior of gas molecules with this intriguing demonstration. An electric motor, running at 4 to 12 V DC, vibrates a small platform inside a transparent tube. This platform then violently vibrates the many small stainless steel balls inside the tube.
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Pneumatic/Hydraulic Jack Set
This working model hydraulic/pneumatic jack shows how hydraulic or pneumatic systems can multiply forces.
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Trolley Picket Fence
Study Acceleration and Velocity without Cart or Track
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United Scientific™ Economy Hall's Carriage
Smoth rolling hall's carriage for velocity experiments.
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Archimedes’ Block Model
Your Students Will Shout Eureka When They Use this Simple Apparatus.
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Gyroscope & Gimbal Cradle
This is an excellent, inexpensive apparatus for experiments in precession, inertial guidance, and gyroscopic stabilization.
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Vernier® Fan Cart
Collect quantitative acceleration data with this adjustable fan cart.
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Air Track Gliders
A pair of 100g gliders designed for use with air tracks 470157-654 and 470157-664.

