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.
Kidder Adjustable Stop Catapult
Construct a working catapult with adjustable stop for trajectory experiments.
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Kidder Mini Straw Rocket Launcher
Launch mini rockets using straws and air pressure for fun physics exploration.
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Kidder Pitching Machine STEM Build Kit
Construct a motorized pitching machine to explore basic electricity and mechanics.
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Kidder Dancing Automata STEM Build Kit
Construct a dancing automaton to explore cams and mechanical motion.
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BrainStorm STEM Catapult Kit
Build a working wooden catapult to explore physics and engineering principles.
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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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BrainStorm STEM Edu Energy Dragster Kit
Build a rubber-band powered dragster to explore stored energy and motion.
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BrainStorm STEM Trebuchet Physics Kit
Assemble a functional trebuchet to explore motion, force, and energy concepts.
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Arco® Study of Ballistics Kit
Demonstrate projectile motion using an adjustable-angle launcher.
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Arco® Horizontal Projectile Launcher
Grooved track launcher for studying energy and horizontal projectile motion.