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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Equilibrium Tubes
A set of four borosilicate glass tubes of different shapes connected together to illustrate that liquids will stand at the same level.
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Comparative Free Fall Tubes
Demonstrate the free-fall motion of objects in atmospheric pressure and vacuum conditions.
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Essential Physics Demo: Venturi Tube
Investigate the relationship between the speed of a fluid and its pressure
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Suction and Pressure Fan with Venturi Tube
Students measure pressure with a precision manometer.
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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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Ballistic Car with Remote
This Ballistics Cart demonstrates the independence of vertical and horizontal motions.
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Moment of Force Apparatus
Wooden moment of force apparatus with accessories.
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Collision Track
This track includes everything needed to demonstrate three basic concepts of physics: acceleration, collision, and force.
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Air Track Gliders
A pair of 100g gliders designed for use with air tracks 470157-654 and 470157-664.
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Dynamics Track System
This cost-effective dynamics system is a versatile tool for studying linear motion and collisions.
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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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Visual Scientifics Loop Track
Students apply concepts of conservation of energy to a loop setup, then consider the forces involved in roller coasters.
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Air Track, Complete with Gliders
With the Air Track, students can investigate motion phenomena at a precise level of measurement.