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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Sympathetic Tuning Fork on Wooden Base
Steel tuning forks for physics experiments.
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Overhead Ripple Tank
Make use of the overhead projector and shine a light on wave properties.
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Essential Physics Demo: Rotating Speaker Bar
Experiment With Sound Wave Interference
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CENCO® String Vibrator
Unit consists of a sturdy metal frame carrying a DC motor with an eccentric shaft for exciting the vibrations. Clamp the frame to a table, attach a string and then simply use masses and a pulley to put tension on the string.
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CENCO® Complete Pendulum Set
Bring your physics equipment into the 21st century with the new CENCO complete pendulum set.
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Eisco® Buzzer in Vacuum Jar Kit
Airtight chamber reveals how sound disappears without air.
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Wave Velocity Apparatus
This self-contained apparatus explores wave velocity.
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Essential Physics Demo: Large Tuning Forks
Lower Frequency Than Traditional Forks
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Ripple Tank
This compact tank can be used on an overhead projector or as a traditional ripple tank.