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.
Stem Explorations, Gears Building Set
Explore STEM concepts while building different geared models!
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Force Table Pulley
Plastic pulley with table clamp, includes hand knob for tightening.
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Moment of Inertia Disc on Magnet
Plastic disc to demonstrate rotational energy.
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Clear Plastic Overflow Can
This transparent overflow can is graduated to 125 ml and includes an attached spout.
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Estes Preassembled Rocketry Parachutes
Lightweight, tear-resistant parachutes in a variety of sizes.
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United Scientific Inertia Balance
Determine the mass of an object based on its oscillation.
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United Scientific Large Motion Cart
This large cart has plenty of room for setting up any motion activity.
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Vernier® Independence of Motion Accessory
Demonstrate Newton's laws of motion.
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Vernier® Cart Picket Fence
Accurately measure the velocity of your dynamics cart.
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Gears
Teach your students about gear ratios and different gear configurations and how these concepts are used to change the amount of applied force to an object.
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Vortx® Vortex Demonstrator
Demonstrate the vortex action of a tornado with a dramatic lesson.
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High Speed Gearbox
The High Speed Gear Box, High Efficiency, is perfect for high speed applications
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Worm Gearbox
With the Worm Gear Box, High Efficiency, it is possible to have high power or high speed with two different gear ratios