United Scientific Supplies Education: Physics, Motion
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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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Hall's Carriage with Universal Smartphone Adapter
United Scientific SuppliesUtilize the power of your smartphone with this unique Hall’s Carriage. The secure clip holds your smartphone securely for motion experiments. Using an app of your own choosing, you can graph acceleration and velocity. Includes activity guide. Secure clip holds your smartphone securely for…
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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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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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Rotating Platform
United Scientific SuppliesAn essential accessory for experiments with the popular Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope as well as for demonstrating the effect of moment of inertia on rotational motion (the “spinning skater effect”), this economical Rotating Plate spins freely due to its heavy duty ball bearing axle. Features…
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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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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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Inflatable Geopolitical Globe
United Scientific SuppliesInflatable world globe features country capitals, important cities, time zones, international boundaries and geographic features. The globe is 10” tall and 12” wide when inflated.
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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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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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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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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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The SpillNot
United Scientific SuppliesThe design of the SpillNot™ uses the principles of Newtonian physics to keep the liquid in the container. The flexible handle and the location of the suspension point above the center of the tray ensure that the forces on the liquid are always directed towards the supporting tray, even when…
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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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United Scientific™ Earth Sun Planetarium
United Scientific SuppliesThe Earth/sun system demonstrates the seasons, eclipses, and the phases of the moon. The sun has a LED that sends a spot of light onto the Earth. The sun turns with the handle as the user changes the seasons. The moon revolves around the Earth as the Earth rotates around on its axis. The angle of…
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United Scientific™ Economy Hall's carriage
United Scientific SuppliesThis economy Hall’s carriage is perfect for demonstrations and investigating principles such as Newton’s laws, acceleration, velocity and friction. This economy Hall’s carriage has a durable plastic body with a roomy well for additional masses (not included). The hole…
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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…