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.
Alloy Tuning Fork Sets
Supplier: VWR International
Two sets of popular tuning forks are available.
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Density/Slope Class Set
Supplier: VWR International
Educators can conduct a comprehensive array of density experiments with the density/slope class set.
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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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Supertek® Wheatstone Bridge
Supplier: VWR International
The Wheatstone Bridge is complete with binding posts.
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Inclined Plane Set
Supplier: VWR International
Present a Wide Variety of Standard Force and Motion Activities.
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Conductivity Bars
Supplier: VWR International
This new conductivity bar set features sensitive liquid crystal temperature indicators, which are attached to the front of each of four metal bars.
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Thermostat
Supplier: VWR International
This working model thermostat will demonstrate how differential expansion is used to control temperature. A bimetallic strip is used to open or close an electric circuit when temperature changes. The contacts will carry about three amperes. The unit can be operated with a 6 V lantern battery, low voltage power supply, or a blow dryer. Mounted on a metal base; approximately 15 cm high.
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Fundamentals of Physics Reflection/Refraction Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
Hands-on investigation even explores light separation.
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Gaussian Gun
Supplier: VWR International
Teach magnetism, motion, Newton's Laws, and more with this fun ball launcher. Simply align these powerful neodymium magnets on a linear rail and arrange steel balls in a sequence for a truly engaging lesson.
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Motor Generator
Supplier: VWR International
An excellent apparatus for showing the function of parts in an AC or DC motor and generator. Operates as either a shunt-wound or series motor. The unit is similar to the St. Louis Motor. Included with the motor are a powerful horseshoe magnet and an electromagnet.
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Magnetic Field Demonstrator–Iron Rod Type
Supplier: VWR International
A great visual for the classroom
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Friction Block Set
Supplier: VWR International
The Friction Block Set is ideal for simple friction experiments.
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Balls
Supplier: VWR International
Useful for collision and pendulum experiments.
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Contact Key
Supplier: VWR International
Used to open and close an electrical circuit momentarily, it is also excellent for demonstrating Morse code.
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Acceleration Trolley
Supplier: VWR International
Show your students how the rate of acceleration of an object depends on the angle of incline with this great hands-on activity.