Electricity/Magnetism 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.
3D Magnet Viewer
The 3D Magnet Viewer displays clear views of magnetic fields.
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Minature Socket Lamp Holder
This lamp holder is suitable for miniature base lamps.
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Miniature DC Motor, with Alligator Leads, United Scientific
Miniature DC motor designed for experiments using low starting voltage (4.5 V) and current (70 mA).
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10 Watt Resistors
Quality ceramic resistors, perfect for physics experiments.
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Motor Generator
An excellent apparatus for showing the function of parts in an AC or DC motor and generator. Operates as either a shunt-wound or series motor. The unit is similar to the St. Louis Motor. Included with the motor are a powerful horseshoe magnet and an electromagnet.
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Mini Light Socket with Fahnstock Clips
Inexpensive yet convenient for all circuit experiments.
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Force on a Conductor in a Magnetic Field Apparatus
Dramatically Demonstrate Electromagnetism.
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Snap Circuits® 300 Experiments
Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as AM radios; burglar alarms; doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools required. Includes Projects 1-305 manuals (includes all of the SC100 projects and 200 new ones!).
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Air Core Solenoid
The Air Core Solenoid is perfect for induced magnetic field studies.

