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.
United Scientific Large Motion Cart
This large cart has plenty of room for setting up any motion activity.
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United Scientific Moment of Inertia Kit
Demonstrate how the center of mass affects the torque on an object.
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United Scientific Rolling Friction Carts
Demonstrate how the surface of a wheel affects its rolling friction.
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Vernier® Fan Cart
Collect quantitative acceleration data with this adjustable fan cart.
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Vernier® Adjustable End Stop
Attaches to the end of the Vernier Dynamics Track to prevent the cart from leaving the track.
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Vernier® Air Track Adapter
Allows the Dual-Range Force Sensor to be mounted on the end of an air track for collision studies. Compatible with most air tracks distributed or made by PASCO scientific, Central Scientific, or Daedalon Corporation. Includes two magnetic bumpers.
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Vernier® Bumper Launcher Kit
Expand your physics experimentation capabilities.
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Vernier® Ultra Pulley Attachment
This Super Pulley Attachment is designed to convert a Vernier Photogate into a Smart Pulley.
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Vernier® Friction Pad for DTS
Add a Friction Pad DTS to your Vernier Dynamics Cart to produce a very consistent friction force.
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Vernier® Projectile Launcher
Students use the Vernier Projectile Launcher to investigate important concepts in two-dimensional kinematics.
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Vernier® Go Direct™ Projectile Launcher
Reliable, quantitative data over Bluetooth to investigate important concepts in projectile motion.
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Airfoil Balsa Blade Sheets
This balsa wood is pre-shaped in an airfoil shape.
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KidWind® Advanced Wind Experiment Kit, Class Pack
Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology!
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Vernier® Independence of Motion Accessory
Demonstrate Newton's laws of motion.
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KidWind® Basic Wind Experiment Kit
Explore wind energy affordably and easily.
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KidWind® Basic Wind Experiment Kit, Class Pack
Explore wind energy affordably and easily.