"physics kits"

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

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Determine the spring constant of a spring using two methods.

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

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

Measure the acceleration due to gravity three different ways.

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

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.

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