"physics kits"

Measure the acceleration due to gravity three different ways.

Determine the factors that affect the period and energy changes of a pendulum, then calculate g.

Allow students to investigate the advantage behind different gear ratios.

Determine the spring constant of a spring using two methods.

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Measure the static and kinetic friction between two surfaces using direct and indirect methods.

Explore charging by induction and discover how a Leyden jar stores electric charges.

Analyze the diffraction pattern of hydrogen and determine the Rydberg constant, R.

Observe how charges affect one another and propose an explanation in terms of charge distribution.

Determine the coefficient of friction by measuring the minimum angle to keep a ladder from slipping.

Learn about matter and the physical and chemical properties of matter.

Ideal for study of thermal conductivity.

Use Bernoulli’s Principle to predict the landing spot of a stream of water leaking from a bucket.

Piezo popper kit.

Find the spring constant of a projectile launcher using the potential energy of its projectile.

Use the ideal gas law to determine the ambient pressure in the room.