Education: Physics, Motion
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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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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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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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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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Dynamics Cart
GSC International, Inc.For performing experiments in conservation, velocity, elastic collision, acceleration and momentum. The set contains two high impact plastic cars with snap in wheels and two spring steel bumpers with rubber stopper assemblies. Each car has a recession for holding additional weight. The approximate…
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Ballistic Pendulum
GSC International, Inc.The Ballistic Pendulum can be used to demonstrate the conservation of momentum with a spring gun, 3 balls with different mass, a pendulum block, and angular scale. Students can calculate the projectile's initial velocity and post-collision kinetic energy. It features an adjustable leveling screw,…
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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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Hooke's Law Apparatus
GSC International, Inc.Hooke's Law states that the amount of elongation or bending of a spring is directly proportional to the force that is applied. This unit helps demonstrate this principle. Instructions included. Includes: 1 Sturdy base and rod 1 Testing spring 1 Metal scale 1 Indicator needle 1 Set…
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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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Precision Gyroscope
GSC International, Inc.A Gyroscope is a fascinating mechanical device that at time seems to defy the laws of gravity. The unique characteristic of a gyroscope is that once it is set spinning, it tends to want to remain in its original plane regardless of rotation of its housing. The tendency to resist change in direction…
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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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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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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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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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Ballistics Car with Magnetic Release
GSC International, Inc.The Ballistics Car demonstrates that the horizontal motion of an object is unaffected by forces which act solely in the vertical direction. The car's low-friction wheel bearings allow it to coast at an essentially constant speed. If the spring in the gun is triggered while the car is coasting, the…
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Hall's Carriage
GSC International, Inc.Features a sturdy carriage made of high impact plastic. The one piece needle bearing wheels allows the carriage to roll with little resistance; a hole in the plastic body allows you to attach a cord. The approximate size is 5.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches.
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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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Impact Car
GSC International, Inc.A visual measurement of impact created by collision against a stationary object. The car is fitted with a spring scale and slide that is displaced on impact. The slide remains in its displaced position until reset. The student can takes direct readings from the scale to measure the force. The top…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Magdeburg Hemisphere, Pack of 10
GSC International, Inc.The Magdeburg Hemisphere is a modern take on the famous 17th century experiment. With the Magdeburg Hemisphere, you can demonstrate the force of air pressure without a vacuum pump. When the two cups are pressed together, the air is evacuated, and a vacuum is created. Separating the discs will be an…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
