Physics Educational Materials
Avantor offers a complete catalog 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.
21st Century Balance
Supplier: VWR International
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Differential and Sympathetic Tuning Forks
Supplier: VWR International
These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.
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Quantitative Electroscope
Supplier: VWR International
Electrostatic charges are indicated by the deflection of a black plastic straw pivoted on a pin. The polished zinc plate on top is used to demonstrate photoelectric effect and various other electrostatic demonstrations. The metal case measures 14 cm in diameter. The scale is graduated in 10° increments in two quadrants.
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Equally Tempered Tuning Forks Set
Supplier: VWR International
Both of these sets come with a roll-up style canvas storage pouch and a solid rubber activator.
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Complete Ripple Tank Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
This ripple tank is transparent, acrylic plastic and supported in a sturdy plastic frame.
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Alloy Tuning Forks
Supplier: VWR International
These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.
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Essential Physics Demo: Refraction/Wave Tank
Supplier: VWR International
A mess proof way to demonstrate waves and refraction in water.
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Bell Jar and Vacuum Activity Set
Supplier: VWR International
The demonstrations feature the fundamentals of vacuum and air pressure as they describe how a pump works and how to find the mass and density of an air sample.
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Essential Physics Demo: Faraday's Disk
Supplier: VWR International
Grab and hold students' attention with these interactive and affordable demonstrations that show core physics concepts in action.
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Density Sample Set
Supplier: VWR International
Perfect for density experiments, use this set determine the mass and volume of each sample and graph the mass versus volume. The slope of the straight line that results is the density of the material.
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Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
The Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus produces accurate determinations of the coefficient of expansion.
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Concepts of Light Classroom Kit
Supplier: VWR International
Help Your Students Perceive How Light Behaves
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Wheel & Axle
Supplier: VWR International
Show the mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle.
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Variable Inertia Activity Set
Supplier: VWR International
Easily Explain Rotational Inertia
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Tuning Fork Activator
Supplier: VWR International
The activator is specifically designed for use with tuning forks.
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Newton’s Color Disc
Supplier: VWR International
What Happens When You Combine All Colors of Light?
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