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.
Fundamentals of Physics Constant Motion Car
Supplier: VWR International
Using a strip of tape and this dynamic FUN car, students can visualize key physical science concepts.
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Primary Basic Electricity Kit
Supplier: VWR International
These robust and engaging kits are designed as a resource for the teaching of introductory electricity.
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Fundamentals of Physics Inclined Plane
Supplier: VWR International
The multi-purpose Inclined Plane simplifies experiments involving motion and friction.
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St. Louis Demo Motor
Supplier: VWR International
Students use the St. Louis Demo Motor to research fundamental principles of electric motors and generators.
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Hooke’s Law University Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
This apparatus verifies that that the amount by which a material body is deformed (the strain) is linearly related to the force causing the deformation (the stress).
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Pulley Demonstration Set
Supplier: VWR International
A simpler version of the Advanced Pulley Demonstration Set, this model includes eight single pulleys and two double sheave pulleys in addition to EISCO ball bearing frictionless pulley.
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Fundamentals of Physics Newton Cart
Supplier: VWR International
Hands-On and Versatile Demonstration of Mechanics
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Gilley Induction Coil Set
Supplier: VWR International
An excellent set of materials for demonstrating electromagnetism and induced currents, the set includes two electromagnetic coils mounted on plastic saddle blocks, round and square iron cores, split round iron cores, a double core, and a card for showing lines of force. Set of two.
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Supertek® Rotating Platform
Supplier: VWR International
Educators demonstrate experiments in angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy with the Rotating Platform.
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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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Newtonian Demonstration
Supplier: VWR International
The large size of the Newtonian Demonstration makes a big impression and helps explain the theory.
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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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Dissectible Coils and Cores
Supplier: VWR International
This set features five coils.
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E.I. Double Convex Glass Lenses
Supplier: VWR International
Individual spherical glass lenses.
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Specific Heat Demonstration Set
Supplier: VWR International
Visually illustrate the difference in specific heat.