Education: Physics, Motion
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Projectile Launchers
GSC International, Inc.The Projectile Launcher is a teaching tool used for experiments with trajectories. The launcher features a spring-loaded trigger and an easy-to-use release mechanism that can be adjusted for tension. A protractor and plumb bob are fixed to the face of the apparatus for determining the angle of…
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EXPLORE CHEMICAL REACTIONS Vinegar and Alka-Seltzer react to create gas inside the closed canister. Pressure builds as the amount of gas increases. Eventually, the pressure pops the lid off the canister, allowing the canister to launch into the air! STEM LEARNING Introduces and demonstrates…
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Balance Demonstration Stand
GSC International, Inc.The kit includes the pieces to build a simple balance demonstration. Consists of a knife edge clamp, meter stick, metal support and cast iron base. The knife edge clamp is often used on a balance demonstration to hold a meter stick or for suspending a weight from a meter stick. Made from nickel…
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Loop-the-Loop Apparatus
GSC International, Inc.The Loop-the-Loop Apparatus consists of a 1200mm long graduated aluminum track with a loop of 150mm in diameter and two adjustable plastic supports. A catch basket is attached to the lower part of the track to capture the ball after use. Use this apparatus to investigate potential and kinetic…
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Dynamics Carts
United Scientific SuppliesIdeal for demonstrating experiments in conservation, velocity, elastic collisions, acceleration and momentum. Included are two impact carts and two spring steel bumpers with rubber stopper assemblies. Each cart features a well for additional masses (not included). Includes activity guide.
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Accelerated Motion Kit
GSC International, Inc.The Acceleration Motion Kit is used to study motion on planes and slopes. The kit consists of a 1 meter long horizontal aluminum track with a graduated 0mm to 900mm scale, three adjustable supports for the track, two photogates, and a level adjuster knob that is used to increase the slope. …
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United Scientific™ INCLINED PLANE AND LEVER KIT
United Scientific SuppliesExplore basic mechanics concepts with this all-metal, freestanding apparatus, designed for both durability and ease of use. The plane is wide enough to accommodate standard friction blocks or a Hall’s carriage with a smartphone attached, and its walled construction prevents objects from falling off…
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Mini Projectile Launcher
GSC International, Inc.The Mini Projectile Launcher is for students of force and motion in any Physical Science Classroom. The apparatus is useful in studying projectile range versus angle and conservation of momentum and energy. The launcher will project steel balls at a range of 1 to 2 meters and can be set at…
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Fan Cart
United Scientific SuppliesA basic inexpensive Fan Cart powered by two AA size batteries (not included) demonstrates Newton’s principle of action and reaction. Batteries are contained in the removable power unit and the fan is con-trolled by a switch. The propeller delivers a thrust of about 88 mN, accelerating the…
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Spirometry Lung Volume Kit 14-piece manual spirometry set used to study the volume of gas in the lungs during the respiratory cycle, an integral part of pulmonary function tests Kit includes 4 mouthpieces, 4 plastic bags calibrated to 6L, and 6 elastic mouthpiece holders Great for…
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Variable Inertia Semi Transparent Body
GSC International, Inc.The Variable Inertia demonstrates an abstract concept in an easy-to-understand manner. It consists of two semi-clear plastic discs with the same mass and diameter. The discs are hollow inside with molded compartments. The 19mm steel balls can be placed inside the discs in a variety of…
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Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
United Scientific SuppliesThis molded plastic bicycle wheel gyroscope is durably constructed and more resistant to distortion than a spoked wheel. Convincing demonstrations of the gyroscopic forces can be made using a rotating platform and the grooved hub and starting cord make accelerating the gyroscope to a sufficient…
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EXPLORE GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY Medieval weapons, engineering, and physics - not a bad classroom learning activity, or way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This trebuchet which will throw the included ping pong ball more than 30 feet (or heavier objects even farther!). This kit allows…
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Mini Projectile Launcher
United Scientific SuppliesThis simple but precise launcher projects 16 mm steel balls at ranges suitable for use on the bench top or from the bench to the floor. A protractor and plumb line make it easy to set any required launch angle from 45° downwards to straight up. Three different spring tensions give three…
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Aluminum Balls
EiscoAluminum Ball Drilled for lab demonstrations Approx. 2.5mm drilled hole Drilled aluminum ball - can be used for Collison and pendulum demonstrations. Aluminum ball can be used for hobbies and various other things. Approx. 2.5mm drilled hole
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DURABLE Second Law of Motion Apparatus is made of solid metal and designed to last many years in the classroom. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS The base of the apparatus measures 10 inches x 2.5 inches. The device includes a 7.5-inch x 0.50-inch diameter rod for mounting on a table clamp or fixed to a…
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United Scientific™ CORIOLIS EFFECT MODEL
United Scientific SuppliesThis apparatus helps students to understand the Coriolis effect, the phenomenon whereby an object moving on a spinning surface will travel in a curved path. The demonstrations that follow will allow students to observe the Coriolis effect on a small scale, then explore how the Earth’s constant…
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United Scientific™ MAPPING COMPASS
United Scientific SuppliesExplore the basics of navigation and orienteering with this easy-to-use compass. Product features a sight finder, as well as markings in both the metric and English scales. A detachable lanyard is also included. Map scale is displayed in mm with a ratio of 1:25000. Dimensions: Thickness when…
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United Scientific™ CENTRIPETAL FORCE KIT
United Scientific SuppliesHelp students to investigate the force on an object in circular motion with this convenient kit. Through a series of simple demonstrations, students will better understand the relationship between the radius of the circular motion, the velocity of the moving object, and the external force required…
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United Scientific™ Mini Weather Station
United Scientific SuppliesIntroduce basic weather concepts with this versatile apparatus. Measure temperature (in Fahrenheit and Celsius) and wind speed, then reference the screen-printed chart to easily calculate wind chill. The device freely rotates to indicate wind direction, and its removable rain gauge allows for the…
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Pendulum Wave Demonstration
GSC International, Inc.The pendulum wave demonstration is a cross between science and art. It demonstrates how mass accelerates and decelerates as a response to the force of gravity. Nine 1" diameter steel pendulums will form wave patterns as they fall in and out of sync with one another. Some minor assembly is required.…
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Ballistics Car with Remote Trigger
United Scientific SuppliesThis Ballistics Car demonstrates the independence of vertical and horizontal motions. It consists of a four-wheeled cart carrying a vertical tube with a spring-loaded piston inside. The tube is loaded with a ball and the cart is set in motion. During the motion, the piston is released remotely by a…
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Collision-in-Two-Dimensions Apparatus
GSC International, Inc.This unit demonstrates the principles of momentum and kinetic energy in collisions. It's supplied with both wood and metal balls, string, a table clamp, and a guide. PRODUCT WARNINGS WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel and lead, which are known to the…
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Pulley, Stepped with Axel
GSC International, Inc.This product is often used to demonstrate principals of conservation of energy and simple machines. The pulley is constructed of plastic with a steel rod and roller bearing hub. Step sizes of the pulley are 1.5”, 2”, 2.5” and 4”. It is easily connected to a support stand with a right-angle clamp. …
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Second Law of Motion Demonstration
GSC International, Inc.Help students to visualize and grasp Newton’s Second Law of Motion! This sturdy unit demonstrates that a horizontally projected ball and vertically dropped ball land at the same time. The spring device can propel a ball up to 48 inches from its starting point. It comes with a detachable rod for…
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New York Demonstration Balance
GSC International, Inc.Demonstrate the relationship between length of the lever arm, moment of force, and amount of force. The unit is designed to help students to understand the principles of torque and its properties. The Kit includes: a 50cm meter stick, a cast iron support stand, 3-knife edge clamps, 1-50 gram hooked…
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Puck Set, Balloon
GSC International, Inc.This set comes with two 7cm pucks and two 9cm pucks, as well as four plastic tubes connected to balloons. The balloons and pucks can be put together without any tools. Place them on a smooth surface to experiment with levitation. PRODUCT WARNINGS WARNING: This product can expose you…
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Inertia Apparatus, Variable
GSC International, Inc.This apparatus aims to help demonstrate rotational inertia and the effect that weight distribution has on it. Each disk can be opened to distribute steel balls into the eight compartments within. The set comes with two pucks and eight steel balls. PRODUCT WARNINGS WARNING: This…
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Precision Air Table
EiscoKit contains: (1) Air table, (2) Leveling Feet, (4) Installed Table Bumpers, (8) Air Pucks, (8) Velcro Bumpers, (8) Rail Pins, (8) 0.245 OZ Donut Masses Air table is constructed of heavy gauge anodized steel, the workable surface is 65cm by 45cm with major graduation of 5 cm and minor graduations…
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Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Eisco20" diameter rubber bicycle wheel with handles Demonstrates the conservation of angular momentum Can be suspended from a string (included) Use with our Large Rotational Platform (part number HDTRNT) for an immersive sensation of gyroscopes as stabilizers A classic 20" diameter bicycle wheel…
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Loop The Loop Track
United Scientific SuppliesThe Loop the Loop Track demonstrates centripetal acceleration and the transformation of potential energy into kinetic energy. Included is a sturdy base with rubber feet, metal ramp with loop, 16mm steel ball and 19mm steel ball. The metal ramp with loop features a net at the end of the loop to…
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Drilled for lab demonstrations Approx. 2.5mm drilled hole 1" Hardwood Ball 1" Drilled hardwood ball - can be used for collision and pendulum demonstrations. Hardwood ball can be used for hobbies and various other things. Approx. 2.5mm drilled hole