Modern Physics Quantum Effects Photoelectric Effect in Zinc PIRA: 7A10.10 Description: Discharge a clean zinc plate mounted on an electroscope with UV light. Vibrating Circular Wire (Bohr’s Model) PIRA: 7A50.40 Description: Excite a circular wire at audio frequencies by an electromagnet drive to produce standing waves. A model of the electrons and […]
Optics Geometrical Optics Optical Elements PIRA: 6A10.05 Description: Optical equipment that can show a variety of effects. Corner Cube Concave and Convex Mirrors Full view mirrors Spherical Mirror Refraction Tank Birefringent Crystals Fresnel Lens Blackboard Optics PIRA: 6A10.10 Description: A kit of optical elements to perform most optical experiments with ray diagrams. Plane […]
Electricity & Magnetism Electrostatics Electrostatics Box PIRA: 5A10.10 Description: Items included in this box are as follows: silk, glass rod, fur, plastic rod, pith balls, resistor, charging plates, packing peanuts in a Ziploc bag, and a ping pong ball on a string. We have two boxes described as above. Numerous electrostatic demonstrations can […]
Oscillations & Waves Oscillations Simple Pendulum PIRA: 3A10.10 Description: A simple pendulum can be erected, set into motion and timed to discuss the period of a simple harmonic oscillator. By using a motion sensor, the sinusoidal motion of the pendulum can be displayed. Bowling Ball Pendulum with Motion Sensor PIRA: 3A10.15 Description: The […]
Thermodynamics Thermal Properties of Matter Thermometers PIRA: 4A10.10 Description: Show the varying types of thermometers and describe what each is used for. Linear Expansion Apparatus PIRA: 4A30.05 Description: As a rod is heated, it deflects the needle showing expansion. Bimetal Strip PIRA: 4A30.10 Description: A bimetal strip is manufactured by pressing […]
Fluid Mechanics Surface Tension Submerged Float PIRA: 2A10.15 Description: A ring with a large cork stopper attached is weighted so that it will float with the ring above the surface. When the ring is forced below the surface, it cannot rise above the surface due to surface tension. Needle Float PIRA: 2A10.20 Description: The […]
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