Education, Physics: Electricity

This excellent quality electrostatic generator consists of a charge generation system, an aluminum collector sphere and an electric motor drive on a sturdy base. The charge generation system is based on a moving neoprene belt mounted on insulating rollers with metal charge transfer combs. The system...

Discover 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....

A simple but effective device for demonstrating Lenz's Law using eddy currents induced in the wall of a copper tube by a falling magnet. The demonstrator consists of a 12"; long copper tube and two apparently identical metal slugs with rubber end caps. One slug is plain steel, and falls...

This 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.

A model of an AC/DC motor that demonstrates permanent and electromagnet motors. All the parts are packed in a protective plastic case that is used as the base of the motor during assembly. Everything is included. Size approximately 6 x 4 x 1/5". Instructions included.

The 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...

Telegraph key, mounted on a solid plastic base, measuring 11cm x 5cm.

Plastic Battery holder available with Fahnestock Clips, wire leads, or fahnestock clips and jointers.

This miniature DC motor is designed for experiments using low starting voltage (4.5V) and current (70mA). Speed: 1000-5000 RPM. Motor is approximately 34mm long x 24mm in diameter. Shaft size is 10mm long x 2mm in diameter. Includes soldered-on 7" lead with alligator clips.

Plastic Insulated Copper wire is 22 gauge, supplied in 100 foot rolls and available in three colors. Bare Nickel Chromium Wire is supplied in 4 ounce spools. Enameled Copper Magnet Wire is supplied in 4 ounce spools. Soft Bare Copper Wire is available in 4 ounce or 1 lb spools.

This 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 electrodes....

HAND CRANK VAN DE GRAAFF || Perfect for demonstrating energy transformation from mechanical to electrical. This hand crank Van De Graaff is excellent for physics classrooms and exciting for learners of all ages UP TO 100,000 VOLTS || Apparatus can generate an electrostatic charge of up to 100,000...

Connector cords are useful in various electricity experiments, as well as in many apparatuses that require connections to power supplies. All of our connector cords are made of 18 gauge insulated wire. These cords are 24" long and have alligator clips on each end. Sold as a pack of 6 cords, 3 red...

A multimeter is a tool that is used to measure electrical properties such as current, voltage, resistance, and frequency. It is a very useful tool in a physics classroom studying electrical circuits. This is a digital multimeter with a 3.5 digit LCD display, 9 volt battery and instructions. Range AC...

Provide students with an understanding of voltaic cells by having them create their own Teach students about reduction-oxidation reactions Allows students to create their own experiments in a guided fashion Includes comprehensive activity guide and student worksheet master copies See below for items...

Friction Rods are 12"; long unless noted. Excellent for demonstrating static electricity

Demonstrate the Second Law of Thermodynamics with this apparatus. Immerse one of the aluminum legs into ice cold water and the other leg into hot water to demonstrate how heat transfer can be converted to electrical energy. This conversion turns the turbine. Show the reverse effect of converting...

The Wimhurst Machine is a visual and powerful tool used to create static electrical charge and high voltage sparks. The Leyden jars and disc are made of durable clear acrylic. The upright support and pulleys are plastic and resistant to breakage. Aluminum sheets are mounted to the sides of the...

This 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...

Knife Switches for low voltage experiments (less than 36V) with plastic bases. These items are available with either thumbscrew or spring binding posts.

The Electronics System 1 Physics Kit comes with 18 components, including a Circuit Board, and all the Diodes and transistors one needs to investigate core concepts in introductory semiconductor electronics. With this kit students can explore common experiments such as The Half-Wave Rectifier,...

This 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...

The Electromagnet Kit is used for teaching students the principals of an electromagnet. Everything that is needed is included in the kit, apart from the power supply. Included is a “U”-Shaped Iron Core with two coils of wire, a straight iron bar, two magnetic compasses, wire connector cords, pins,...

Build 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.