Education, Physics: Electricity
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Contact Key
GSC International, Inc.A contact key is used for experiments which require momentary current. The contact key is used to open or close a circuit. The key is mounted on a 3” x 4.5” x 3” black base with two binding posts. The arm of the contact key is plated metal with an insulated button.
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MOTOR DRIVEN VAN DE GRAAFF Perfect for demonstrating energy transformation from mechanical to electrical. This motor driven Van De Graaff is excellent for physics classrooms and exciting for learners of all ages UP TO 220,000 VOLTS Apparatus can generate an electrostatic charge of up to…
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Electrostatics Kit
United Scientific SuppliesThe Electrostatics Kit is a collection of materials designed for students to investigate the creation of charges through friction between various rods and fabrics. Contents include: Hollow Glass Friction Rod (1) Glass Friction Rod, Half Ground (1) Ebonite Rod (1) String, 10' (1) …
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Van De Graaff Generator
United Scientific SuppliesThis large van de Graaff generator uniquely offers alternative drive modes, either hand-cranked or motor driven. Excellently constructed, the generator reliably delivers charge and sparks 10cm long and more immediately on setting it in motion, even under high humidity conditions. In hand-cranked…
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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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Battery Holder
United Scientific SuppliesPlastic Battery holder available with Fahnestock Clips, wire leads, or fahnestock clips and jointers.
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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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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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The Electronics System 2 Physics Kit is a supplemental kit to Electronics Systems 1 and comes with 35 components, including all the capacitors, resistors and transistors one needs to investigate core concepts in introductory semiconductor electronics. With this kit students can explore common…
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Alligator Clip Connector Cords
GSC International, Inc.Connector cords are useful in various electricity experiments, as well as in many apparatuses that require connections to power supplies. All of our connector cords are made of 18-gauge insulated wire. These connector cords have alligator-clips on each end. Alligator-clip ends are useful for useful…
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Van de Graaff Generator, 250,000 volts
GSC International, Inc.The Van de Graff Generator is an electrostatic generator which uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge on a hollow metal globe on the top of an insulated column, creating very high electric potentials of 250,000 volts. It produces very high voltage direct current (DC) electricity at low…
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Digital Multimeter, 200mV - 1000V, ±0.5% ±2Digit Large, LCD, 3 1/2 digit display Battery, testing leads and instructions included Perfect for any physics or home laboratory Digital Multimeter. Great tool for any physics or home laboratory. Multimeter measures 5" tall, 2.75" wide and 1" long.…
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Friction Rods
GSC International, Inc.The Friction Rods are useful in a variety of electrostatic demonstrations. 603-1: Made of glass tubing and sealed on one end 603-2: Made for a solid glass rod and the edges of the glass are ground to a smooth finish 603-3: Made for a solid glass rod and the edges of the…
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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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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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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…
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Electric Bell Model
United Scientific SuppliesWell-constructed and attractive electric bell model mounted on a clear acrylic plate and a finished wooden stand. Functional parts are clearly seen. Operates on 6V d.c. with on/off switch, adjustable contact screw, and binding posts for easy connection.
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Wheatstone Bridge Apparatus
GSC International, Inc.A Wheatstone Bridge is a tool that can be used to determine an unknown electrical resistance within a circuit by comparing known resistances to the unknown resistance value. PRODUCT WARNINGS WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, nickel, and lead, which…
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Multimeter
United Scientific SuppliesCompact analog multimeter offers popular features such as AC voltage, DC voltage, DC current, Ohms, measures capacitance and decibels, and comes with overload protection and diode test. Includes test leads and instruction manual. Operates on 2 AA size batteries (included).
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Banana Plug Cords / Alligator Clip Cords
United Scientific SuppliesFlexible, 18swg stranded wire cord with a stackable banana plug at one end and an alligator clip at the other end. Alligator clip has a protective vinyl sheath.
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Alligator Clips
United Scientific Supplies2"; long, plain, chrome plated alligator clips with excellent conductivity. 2"; long, with insulated sleeve, chrome plated alligator clips with excellent conductivity. Pack of 10, five each red and black.
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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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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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Provide students with an understanding of voltaic cells by having them create their own Teach students about reduction-oxidation reactions Allows students to create their own experiments in a guided fashion Includes comprehensive activity guide and student worksheet master copies See below for…
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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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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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United Scientific™ Solderless breadboard two columns
United Scientific SuppliesThe 1660-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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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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Banana Plug Cords
United Scientific SuppliesFlexible 18swg stranded wire cord with two way stackable banana plugs at both ends.
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Conductivity Tester
United Scientific SuppliesThis handheld device provides a qualitative visual indicator of the conductivity of different solutions, acids or salts. Two brass probes can be touched to a solid substance, or immersed in a liquid, to show conductivity on green LEDs that range from 1 to 10. Each probe is 53mm long with a diameter…