Heat/Thermodynamics 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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Bimetallic Strips on Blocks, Set 10
Bimetallic strips attached to wood blocks to study thermal energy.
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Compound Bar
For demonstrating the differential expansion of two metals as shown by the curvature produced when the bar is heated. Each metal band is 200 x 15mm and riveted together.
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Essential Physics Demo: Wood and Metal Heat Conducting Cylinder
Demonstrate the Difference Between the Specific Heat of Objects.
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Magdeburg Hemispheres
Employs Guericke’s Method for Demonstrating the Force of Atmospheric Pressure.
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Atmospheric Pressure Cups
Demonstrate the Force of Air Pressure Without a Vacuum Pump
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Thermostat
This working model thermostat will demonstrate how differential expansion is used to control temperature. A bimetallic strip is used to open or close an electric circuit when temperature changes. The contacts will carry about three amperes. The unit can be operated with a 6 V lantern battery, low voltage power supply, or a blow dryer. Mounted on a metal base; approximately 15 cm high.
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Thermocouple Copper Constantan
Simple Thermocouple for demonstrating wide range of temperatures.