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.
CENCO® Recording Tape for Behr Free-Fall Apparatus
Nearly frictionless, accurate, durable.
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Overflow Can with Pour Spout
Great for displacement experiments and density measurements.
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Air Strike Catapult
Air Strike™ desktop catapult can launch the included foam balls as far as 40 feet. Simple to assemble, no tools required. Features super grip suction cups and a pivoting launch base.
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Visual Scientifics Backboard
This backboard mounts directly to the Visual Scientifics base, enhancing video analysis.
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Visual Scientifics Ballistic Pendulum
Students investigate the properties of momentum and conservation of energy using this precision apparatus.
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Visual Scientifics Hooke's Law
Students investigate and learn the principles of Hooke’s Law with this activity.
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Visual Scientifics Collisions in Two Dimensions
Teach students about two-dimensional collisons with this engaging activity, then use video analysis to analyze conservation of energy, and conversions between kinetic and potential energy.
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Visual Scientifics Incline Plane and Car
Visual scientifics inclined plane and car.
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Visual Scientifics Loop Track
Students apply concepts of conservation of energy to a loop setup, then consider the forces involved in roller coasters.
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Visual Scientifics Pendulum
Discover the period of a simple pendulum, then use video analysis to investigate energy conservation and conversion.
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Visual Scientifics Free Fall
Students measure acceleration due to gravity in this free-fall activity. Video analysis allows modeling of air resistance.
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Visual Scientifics Projectile Launcher
This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.
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Visual Scientifics Accessories
Essential accessories for the Visual Scientifics laboratory system.
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Visual Scientifics Classroom Starter Set
This Starter Set is an effective and economical addition to any physics or physical science classroom.
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Low Friction Pulley With Rod
Total length of rod and pulley is 10". The pulley has a diameter of 2", and is equipped with a metal low-friction bearing installed. The rod is made of durable aluminum, and the pulley is made of durable plastic.