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.
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Stem Explorations, Levers and Pulleys Building Set
Explore STEM concepts while building lever and pulley models!
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Hooke'S Law Spring, Set of 5
Complete set of springs for investigating Hooke's law.
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Clamp Pulley, Adjustable
This versatile pulley can be used on table edges or at different heights.
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Eisco® Linear Air Track Systems
These kits provide a cost-effective and friction-free system for the study of dynamics.
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Precision Air Table
The air table guides the study of a multitude of concepts.
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Estes Wizard Model Rockets
Intermediate-level rocket with laser-cut balsa fins and streamer recovery system.
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Low Friction Pulley With Rod
Total length of rod and pulley is 10". The pulley has a diameter of 2", and is equipped with a metal low-friction bearing installed. The rod is made of durable aluminum, and the pulley is made of durable plastic.
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Ward's® Essentials Trebuchet Kit
Recreate the medieval weapon using counterweights.
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Metal Pulley with Clamp
Plastic pulley with metal clamp, includes knob for tightening.
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Differential Pulley Economy
Economical pulley for simple machine experiments.
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Eisco® Inertia Balance Kit
Students measure the mass of an object based on oscillation rather tha Earth's gravity.
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BrainStorm STEM Air-Powered Rocketry Kit
Construct and launch air-powered rockets to explore aerodynamics and propulsion.
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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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Visual Scientifics Collisions in Two Dimensions
Teach students about two-dimensional collisons with this engaging activity, then use video analysis to analyze conservation of energy, and conversions between kinetic and potential energy.