Education: Physics, Motion
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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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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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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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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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Newton's Cradle Demonstration for Physical Science
GSC International, Inc.The Newton's Cradle is more than a cool novelty decoration, it is a beautifully simple demonstration of some core concepts of physics and mechanics. With the Newton's Cradle, you can explore concepts such as the conservation of energy, momentum, elastic collisions and friction. Provided with a well…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inertia Ball and Card
GSC International, Inc.The ball is placed on top of the acrylic square, which is positioned on top of an aluminum post. The spring is pulled tight and then released which shoots the square out from under the ball. The balls falls into a concave recession in the post. Similar to pulling a tablecloth out from under a set…
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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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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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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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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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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™ 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™ 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…