Physics Fundamentals 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.
Fundamentals of Physics Simple Machines
Allow students to investigate the advantage behind different gear ratios.
Atomic Structure Apparatus
With the Atomic Structure Apparatus, a large manipulative helps students visualize atomic structure.
Fundamentals of Physics Pendulum Kit
This Pendulum kit is an excellent model for investigating energy.
Fundamentals of Physics Horsepower
Students learn to recognize the difference between work and energy with this apparatus.
Simple Machines, Lever Model
This wooden machine is elegantly designed and easy for students to use. Study levers and mechanical advantage both qualitatively and quantitavely.
NaRiKa® Elastic/Inelastic Balls
These rubber balls appear identical but differ in elasticity to demonstrate energy conversion.
Simple Machines, Inclined Plane/Cart Model
This wooden machine is elegantly designed and easy for students to use.
Simple Machines, Gear Train Model
This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use.
Simple Machines, Pulley Model
This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use.
Simple Machines, Pendulum Model
This wooden pendulum has a strong and sturdy construction ideal for classroom use.
Simple Machines, Simple Wedge Model
This wooden machine is elegantly designed to demonstrate how a wedge can increase mechanical advantage.
Simple Machines, Gear Rack Model
This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use. This apparatus can demonstrate how gears can turn rotational motion into translational motion.
Simple Machines, Motion Converter Model
This wooden machine easily demonstrates how rotational motion can be converted into the linear motion.
Simple Machines, Fulcrum Balance Model
This wooden machine is elegantly designed and easy for students to use. Study how changing the distance from the fulcrum changes the mechanical advantage.
Simple Machines, Wheel and Axle Model
This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use.
Simple Machines, Screw Model
This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use.