Electricity/Magnetism 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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Bare Copper Wire, 454 g Spool
A bare copper wire of the highest quality. Available in several standard AWG sizes.
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Push-Button Switch
Use this durable push-button switch in battery circuits. Includes: mounting screws.
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Patch Cord, Banana/Alligator
Flexible, 18 gauge wire with a banana plug at one end and an alligator clip at the other.
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Bare Copper Wire, 113 g Spool
A bare copper wire of the highest quality. Available in several standard AWG sizes.
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Patch Cord, Alligator Clips
Flexible, 18 gauge wire with alligator clips at both ends. The clips have a protective vinyl sheath.
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Iron Fillings in Plastic Bubble
Demonstrate magnetic fields on your desk or overhead with this clear container of iron fillings. Using magnets, you can show students how the fillings move and cluster together.
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2 Battery Holder with Plug Jacks
A simple tool for communicating complex workings of electricity, this plastic battery holder is fitted with three banana plug jacks.

