"physics kits"

Explore precision and error in measurement.

Determine the speed of a toy dart by analyzing the results of different inelastic collisions.

Measure the acceleration due to gravity three different ways.

Explore the diffraction patterns from different gratings, then determine the width of a single hair.

Determine the factors that affect the period and energy changes of a pendulum, then calculate g.

Optimize the distribution of weights on a wheel, then determine g using a rotational apparatus.

Determine the coefficient of friction by measuring the minimum angle to keep a ladder from slipping.

Use the ideal gas law to determine the ambient pressure in the room.

Use a clever apparatus to determine the coefficients of thermal conductivity of three materials.

Study rays refracting through various transparent media, then determine the focal length of a lens.