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.
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Iron Fillings in Plastic Bubble
Demonstrate magnetic fields on your desk or overhead with this clear container of iron fillings. Using magnets, you can show students how the fillings move and cluster together.
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2 Battery Holder with Plug Jacks
A simple tool for communicating complex workings of electricity, this plastic battery holder is fitted with three banana plug jacks.
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Demonstration Electrophorus
Comprised of a thick plastic base with four rubber feet, along with with an 18cm diameter aluminium plate with an insulating handle.
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American Scientific Magnetic Iron Filings Chips
Pieces of reusable zinc-plated iron wire for magnetic field experiments.
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Resistance Coils
A set of eight coils wound on individual plastic spools. Each coil has two binding posts.
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Condenser Box
This condenser box provides different values of Electrolytic capacitors, ranging from 1μF to 4.7μF. Built on a 8 x 5" plastic box. All these capacitors are of ± 10% tolerance and are of 63 volts working voltage.
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Gilley Induction Coil Set
An excellent set of materials for demonstrating electromagnetism and induced currents, the set includes two electromagnetic coils mounted on plastic saddle blocks, round and square iron cores, split round iron cores, a double core, and a card for showing lines of force. Set of two.
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Quantitative Electroscope
Electrostatic charges are indicated by the deflection of a black plastic straw pivoted on a pin. The polished zinc plate on top is used to demonstrate photoelectric effect and various other electrostatic demonstrations. The metal case measures 14 cm in diameter. The scale is graduated in 10° increments in two quadrants.
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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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United Scientific™ Minature Socket Lamp Holder
This lamp holder is suitable for miniature base lamps.