"physics kits"

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Explore the diffraction patterns from different gratings, then determine the width of a single hair.

Explore precision and error in measurement.