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.
Ward's® Essentials Trebuchet Kit
Recreate the medieval weapon using counterweights.
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Air Track with Built-in Air Supply
This air track provides a frictionless surface that is indispensable for studying the mechanics of linear motion.
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Miscellaneous Convenience Items
Educational Materials, Mechanics, Application: Physics, Hooked Weight, 500g
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Bucket and Cylinder
Made of brass, bucket with suspension loop and hook.
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Demonstration Rod-Mounted Pulley
This large aluminum pulley is a great alternative for Atwood’s Machine experiments.
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General Use Hydrometers
Our general use hydrometers are made of smooth glass for easy cleaning and have sealed-in paper scales and metal ballast.
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CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Trolley Picket Fence
Study Acceleration and Velocity without Cart or Track
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Visual Scientifics Backboard
This backboard mounts directly to the Visual Scientifics base, enhancing video analysis.
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Visual Scientifics Classroom Starter Set
This Starter Set is an effective and economical addition to any physics or physical science classroom.
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21st Century Balance
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Visual Scientifics Base
This base platform supports the full range of Visual Scientifics activities and accessories.
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Acceleration Trolley
Show your students how the rate of acceleration of an object depends on the angle of incline with this great hands-on activity.