United Scientific Supplies Education, Physics: Electricity
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Digital Luxmeter
United Scientific SuppliesThis ingenious device offers a practical and economical solution for light measurements in a variety of learning situations. Whether measuring environmental light or quantifying an optical experiment, this compact luxmeter meets the need. For most uses, the autoranging feature makes this a…
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Knife Switch
United Scientific SuppliesKnife Switches for low voltage experiments (less than 36V) with plastic bases. These items are available with either thumbscrew or spring binding posts.
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Hand Held Generator
United Scientific SuppliesThe United hand held generator offers features and quality similar to much more expensive brands currently offered in the science education market. This 6V DC Generator can deliver up to 400mA current. The generator comes equipped with a polarity coded plug in lead with alligator clips. The clear…
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Flask Electroscope
United Scientific SuppliesThis electroscope is housed in a 250ml borosilicate glass flask with a metal rod attached to a rubber stopper. A pair of aluminum leaves is suspended from an alligator clip. The knob on top of the rubber stopper accepts a charge. When the charge enters the flask, the aluminum leaves separate. Also…
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Friction Pad
United Scientific SuppliesFriction pads are 12"; x 12";. For use with Friction Rods to demonstrate Static Electricity.
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Gold Leaf Electroscope
United Scientific SuppliesThis sturdy electroscope features a metal case with front and rear glass windows for preventing air currents from affecting the deflection of the leaves. Leaves are gold and aluminum. Leaf support rod is held in place by an insulating plastic sleeve. A graduated scale is also provided for measuring…
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Solar Kit, Basic
United Scientific SuppliesThe Solar Kit offers a convenient introduction to the conversion of solar light energy into electrical energy. The conversion is carried out by a photoelectric panel, and three “consumers” are included to demonstrate the use of the electrical energy; an LED shows the conversion back to…
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United Scientific™ Solderless breadboard one column
United Scientific SuppliesThe 630-point solderless breadboard is built with high-quality construction that can withstand repeated use. It includes color coordinates that are screen-printed for easy reference. This breadboard is perfect for investigating circuit designs and prototyping. It accepts most electronic components…
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United Scientific™ Solderless breadboard two columns
United Scientific SuppliesThe 1660-point solderless breadboard is built with high-quality construction that can withstand repeated use. It includes color coordinates that are screen-printed for easy reference. This breadboard is perfect for investigating circuit designs and prototyping. It accepts most electronic components…
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Conductivity Tester
United Scientific SuppliesThis handheld device provides a qualitative visual indicator of the conductivity of different solutions, acids or salts. Two brass probes can be touched to a solid substance, or immersed in a liquid, to show conductivity on green LEDs that range from 1 to 10. Each probe is 53mm long with a diameter…
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Thermal Conductivity Bars
United Scientific SuppliesThis simple and ingenious device quickly and graphically shows students how different metals conduct heat at different rates. It consists of four identically-sized bars of common metals - steel, brass, aluminum, and copper - mounted parallel to one another in a plastic support. Attached to each bar…
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Motor Model, Demonstration
United Scientific SuppliesThis motor generator demonstrates both shunt wound, and series wound connections for motors and generators, and can be used with AC or DC supplies. Motor is easily dismantled to change the configuration. Requires Low voltage AC/DC Power Supply (not included)
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Van De Graaff Generator
United Scientific SuppliesThis large van de Graaff generator uniquely offers alternative drive modes, either hand-cranked or motor driven. Excellently constructed, the generator reliably delivers charge and sparks 10cm long and more immediately on setting it in motion, even under high humidity conditions. In hand-cranked…
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Energy Conversion Kit
United Scientific SuppliesThis economical seven piece kit lets you demonstrate the conversion between different forms of energy. It includes four devices for generating electrical energy from mechanical motion (hand generator), chemical energy (batteries), light (solar energy), and wind (windmill) and three devices for…
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Miniature DC Motor
United Scientific SuppliesOperates on 1.5V or 3V DC. Speed: 7000-11000 RPM. Motor is 40 MM long x 20Mm in diameter. Shaft size: 2 MM diameter x 8 MM long.
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Electricity Meters
United Scientific SuppliesOur meters are mounted in black plastic cases. Meters have a scale length of 75mm, offer +/- 2.5% accuracy and come with 5-way binding post and external calibrating screw. Meters are not protected against prolonged or significant overload. Stackable for storage.
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Current Balance
United Scientific SuppliesThe classic method for demonstrating and measuring the small force experienced by a conductor carrying an electric current in a magnetic field. One half of the balance is placed inside a solenoid. The other half has an adjustable counterweight and can carry light additional masses. When current is…
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Electric Bell Model
United Scientific SuppliesWell-constructed and attractive electric bell model mounted on a clear acrylic plate and a finished wooden stand. Functional parts are clearly seen. Operates on 6V d.c. with on/off switch, adjustable contact screw, and binding posts for easy connection.
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United Scientific™ Equipotential Trough Kit
United Scientific SuppliesThis comprehensive kit allows students to plot equipotential lines in an electric field between two electrodes held at different electric potentials. A simple setup keeps electrodes partially immersed in water containing an electrolyte, allowing a small current to flow between the…
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Multimeter
United Scientific SuppliesCompact analog multimeter offers popular features such as AC voltage, DC voltage, DC current, Ohms, measures capacitance and decibels, and comes with overload protection and diode test. Includes test leads and instruction manual. Operates on 2 AA size batteries (included).
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Miniature Lamp Holder
United Scientific SuppliesSuitable for miniature base lamps. Accepts all replacement bulbs listed on this page. Plastic base, with brass screw type receptacle and two terminals. Miniature Bulbs for use with lamp boards and lamp/bulb holders.
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Create a Circuit Kit
United Scientific SuppliesBuild your own series circuit using the handy Create-A-Circuit-Kit. It comes complete with a "D" cell battery holder, a knife switch, two miniature light bulbs, two lamp holders, and four connector cords. Instructions are included.
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Banana Plug Cords
United Scientific SuppliesFlexible 18swg stranded wire cord with two way stackable banana plugs at both ends.
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AC/DC Generator Demo Set
United Scientific SuppliesThis unique hand generator is an easy yet effective way to teach how AC and DC electricity is produced. Banana plugs can be inserted into the different connectors to change from AC to DC electricity. The unit has a clear base for easy demonstration of connections. Includes an activity guide.
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Friction Rod
United Scientific SuppliesFriction Rods are 12"; long unless noted. Excellent for demonstrating static electricity
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Alligator Clip Leads
United Scientific SuppliesFlexible, 18swg stranded wire cord with alligator clips at both ends. Alligator clips have protective vinyl sheath.
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AC Ammeters
United Scientific SuppliesOur meters are mounted in black plastic cases. Meters have a scale length of 75mm, offer +/- 2.5% accuracy and come with 5-way binding posts and an external zero-setting screw. Meters are not protected against prolonged or significant overload. Stackable for storage.
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Telegraph Key
United Scientific SuppliesTelegraph key, mounted on a solid plastic base, measuring 11cm x 5cm.
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Morse Code Experiment Kit
United Scientific SuppliesDiscover how people communicated over long distances before the telephone was invented. The Morse code experiment kit is designed to show the principle of a telegraph. The kit consists of a "D" cell battery holder, a telegraph key, a miniature lamp with holder, and three connector cords.…
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Deluxe Current Balance
United Scientific SuppliesThis kit includes an air core solenoid and a current balance for demonstrating and measuring the small force experienced by a conductor carrying an electric current in a magnetic field. To run the experiment, one half of the current balance is placed inside the solenoid. The other half has an…
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Electric Calorimeter
United Scientific SuppliesThis device can be used as a classic standard calorimeter or as an electric calorimeter. Made of aluminum and plastic, the calorimeter has a diameter of 10cm, height of 11cm, liquid capacity of 175ml, and a heat capacity of 25J/°C. Electrical requirements are 6V DC, up to 2A.