Mechanics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue 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.
Eisco Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Supplier: VWR International
Easy to use because of its smaller diameter and simple means of hanging and loading, this gyroscope brings precession diagrams to life.
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Torsion of Metal Rods Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
Torsion of Metal Rods Apparatus shows students the affect of a torque on a metal rod.
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21st Century Balance
Supplier: VWR International
This balance is the first major advancement in teaching simple machines in decades.
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Economy Rod-Mounted Pulley
Supplier: VWR International
Excellent for Introductory Mechanics Studies
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Inclined Plane With Accessories
Supplier: VWR International
Designed with built-in length and angle scales, this inclined plane has a durable rigid metal construction.
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Newton's Cradle
Supplier: VWR International
A Highly Effective Demonstration of Elastic Collision
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Digital Photogate Free Fall Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
The Digital Photogate Free Fall Apparatus retains the precision of older models while eliminating the hassle of setting up heavy steel columns and adjusting spark recorders.
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Variable Inertia Activity Set
Supplier: VWR International
Easily Explain Rotational Inertia
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Supertek® Economy Inertia Balance
Supplier: VWR International
The oscillatory platform can carry various masses and is free to oscillate in a horizontal plane under the restoring forces of two straight-blade spring supports.
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CENCO® Newton Cradle
Supplier: VWR International
The Newton Cradle is a large-scale, carefully engineered piece of equipment.
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Constant Motion Machine
Supplier: VWR International
Students construct simple motion experiments with this machine.
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Hook's Law Apparatus
Supplier: VWR International
This sturdy Hooke's Law apparatus features a mirrored scale to eliminate parallax error.
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Pulley Demo, Advanced, Set
Supplier: VWR International
Nine pulleys and an innovative device combine to create a classroom demonstrations for each topic on pulleys in your curriculum.
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Balls for Physics Experiments
Supplier: VWR International
Ideal for Collision and Pendulum Demonstrations