Waves and Oscillations 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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Differential and Sympathetic Tuning Forks
These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.
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Complete Ripple Tank Apparatus
This ripple tank is transparent, acrylic plastic and supported in a sturdy plastic frame.
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Alloy Tuning Forks
These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.
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Essential Physics Demo: Refraction/Wave Tank
A mess proof way to demonstrate waves and refraction in water.
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Bell Jar and Vacuum Activity Set
The demonstrations feature the fundamentals of vacuum and air pressure as they describe how a pump works and how to find the mass and density of an air sample.
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Tuning Fork Activator
The activator is specifically designed for use with tuning forks.
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Tuning Fork Set
Both versions of these economy tuning fork sets come with a mallet designed for one hard and one soft end for use with all frequencies of forks.
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Large Wave form helix
The Large Wave form helix easily demonstrates wave phenomena.
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Tuning Fork Set
Scientific tuning forks are designed for acoustic research, sound wave analysis, and calibration standards.
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Wave Form Helix, 1.8 m
Closely wound steel helix for studying wave behavior.
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Wave Form Helix, 10 cm Closed Height
Closely wound steel helix for studying wave behavior.
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Wave Form Helix - Metal
This hands-on apparatus demonstrates transverse and longitudinal waves.
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Set of 12 Drilled Balls
Multi-purpose drilled ball set ideal for pendulum experiments but can be used to meet a variety of lab needs.