United Scientific Supplies Education, Physics: Electricity
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Miniature DC Motor, with Alligator Leads
United Scientific SuppliesThis 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.
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United Scientific™ Basic Breadboard Kit
United Scientific SuppliesThis basic breadboard kit contains all of the basic connecting parts to start exploring circuit design. The kit includes a variety of connecting cord sizes and two breadboards. All that is required is to provide components such as resistors, LEDs, or capacitors. Kit Contents: …
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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.
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9-Volt Battery Connector
United Scientific SuppliesAn insulated snap-on connector with 15cm red and black leads.
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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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Conductivity of Solutions Apparatus
United Scientific SuppliesThis 3V conductivity tester demonstrates the electrical properties of various liquids. The item consists of a molded plastic lamp socket mounted on a base with 2 binding posts for connecting a wire cord. It comes complete with bulb, glass tumbler, and instruction manual.
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Miniature DC Motor for Solar Experiments
United Scientific SuppliesSolar motor is specifically designed for experiments using low starting voltage (0.5V) and current (25mA). Speed: 1000-5000 RPM. Motor is approximately 38mm long x 24mm in diameter. Shaft size is 8mm long x 2mm in diameter. Includes soldered-on 4" wire leads.
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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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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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Friction Rod
United Scientific SuppliesFriction Rods are 12"; long unless noted. Excellent for demonstrating static electricity
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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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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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United Scientific™ ADVANCED THERMOSTAT KIT
United Scientific SuppliesThis apparatus helps students to observe energy transfer and conversion and investigate the systems that keep homes comfortable and safe. The suggested activities below will: explore the relationship between parallel circuits and current; understand how thermostats and circuit breakers operate; and…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wimshurst Generator
United Scientific SuppliesWe offer a superior quality Wimshurst machine for demonstrating high voltage electric charges. Our unit features acrylic rotating disks, good quality foil strips and brushes, insulated cylindrical capacitors, and a durable plastic platform. Guaranteed to produce large sparks for easy…
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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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Eddy Current Demonstrator
United Scientific SuppliesA 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…
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Telegraph Key
United Scientific SuppliesTelegraph key, mounted on a solid plastic base, measuring 11cm x 5cm.
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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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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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Battery Holder Set
United Scientific SuppliesConvenient fully assembled battery set holds up to 4 D-size batteries. Five color-coded binding posts on the base for easy, safe, and reliable connections to hook-up cords provide outlets for 1.5V, 3V, 4.5V or 6V supply voltages. Superior construction¡Xrobust, molded battery holders for secure…
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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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AC Voltmeters
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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Lamp Boards
United Scientific SuppliesIdeal for demonstrating series and parallel circuits. Lamp Boards are supplied with spare bulbs and an activity guide.
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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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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…