Electricity & Magnetism
Graphite Carbon Rods for Electrodes and Experiments
- Graphite carbon rods for laboratory and educational use
- Suitable for use as electrodes in compatible experiments
- Useful for current-passing-through-liquid demonstrations
- Supports electrolysis, redox and electrolytic process activities
- Can be used in physics and chemistry teaching practicals
- Also suitable for compatible heat and combustion demonstrations
- Available in 75 × 6 mm and 100 × 10 mm sizes
- Listed weights include 0.004 kg and 0.013 kg
- Conductive carbon material supports electrical demonstrations
- Confirm size and experiment method before ordering
- Use with suitable low-voltage power supplies only
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Hall Effect Kit with Constant Current Supply and Probe
- Hall Effect kit for laboratory and educational use
- IEC Hall Effect kit as listed
- Consists of power unit and Hall probe
- Provides constant current supply for solenoids
- Current remains stable even if load resistance changes due to heating
- Constant current range listed as 0 to 2 A
- Up to 25 V DC available as listed
- Reads magnetic field strength in mT using Hall Effect probe
- Includes two magnetic field ranges, 0 to 10 mT and 0 to 100 mT
- Meter can be switched from output amps to output volts
- Requires compatible Helmholtz coils or air cored solenoid for experiments
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Hand Whirling Stroboscope with Adjustable Slits
- Hand-operated stroboscope for teaching stroboscopy principles
- Uses rotating slits to create rapid on and off visual images
- Helps moving objects appear stationary or slowly moving
- Adjustable slit version provides 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 12 slots
- Updated ABS plastic construction replaces older wood and Masonite design
- Compact design supports easier handling in classroom demonstrations
- Suitable for supervised physics and motion study experiments
Hand-Wound Motor and Generator Unit for U-Core Assemblies
- Compact DC motor / generator for laboratory and educational use
- Strongly built hand-wound demonstration unit as listed
- Can be driven by wheel and belt
- Belt can be removed when running as a DC motor
- Can run with a permanent U-shaped magnet as listed
- Can fit into a U core as part of the Hodson Induction Kit
- Compatible coil on the U core can create the DC field
- Field strength can be altered to study motor and generator behaviour
- Built with ball race bearings for long service life
- Includes quality commutator with robust sprung brushes
- LEDs monitor output voltage and indicate output polarity
- Motor runs well with good torque at about 6 V DC as listed
High Power Signal Generator, 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz
- High power signal generator for physics and electronics teaching
- Frequency range is stated as 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz
- Frequency selection is provided over 6 ranges by graduated knob
- Selectable sine, triangular and square waveform outputs
- 600 Ω output provides 0 to 10 V peak signal
- 20 Ω output provides adjustable 0 to 10 V peak signal
- High current output can drive suitable speakers and mechanical devices
High-Sensitivity Current Amplifier for Electromagnetic Induction
- High sensitivity amplifier for laboratory and educational use
- Converts very small currents into larger readable current
- Designed for Electromagnetic Induction apparatus LC-80-EM1740-001
- Converts microamp current into milliamp readings as listed
- Suitable for use with a normal student meter
- Extremely low input impedance as listed
- Gain adjustable from low up to about 1000:1
- Amplifies at very low input voltages
- Includes zero offset control for improved accuracy
- Includes gain control for amplification adjustment
- Powered by internal 9 V #216 dry cell
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
High-Sensitivity Digital Electrometer for Low-Charge Measurement
- Digital electrometer for very small electrical measurements
- IEC digital electrometer as listed
- Measures small quantities of voltage, current and charge
- Voltage ranges listed up to 2000 mV
- Current ranges listed up to 2000 nA
- Charge range listed up to 2000 nC
- Very high impedance as listed
- Useful for electrostatic charge measurements
- Suitable for capacitor charging and insulation current experiments
- Supports demonstrations with electrostatic rods and Aepinus capacitors
- Do not connect to mains or high-energy circuits
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Hofmann Voltameter Spare Carbon Electrodes, Pair
- Spare carbon electrodes for glass type Hofmann voltameter
- Supplied as a pair for replacement use
- Accessory designed for compatible Hofmann electrolysis apparatus
- Stopper size listed as 18 mm × 13 mm, top × bottom
- Not designed to fit LC-80-GE5600-01
- Suitable for classroom electrolysis demonstrations
- For laboratory or educational use under appropriate supervision
Hofmann Voltameter Spare Platinum Electrodes, Pair
- Spare platinum electrodes for Hofmann voltameter use
- Supplied as a pair for replacement or setup maintenance
- Designed to fit LC-80-GE5600-01 Hofmann voltameter
- Suitable for compatible glass Hofmann voltameter applications
- Can be adapted using rubber stopper #3, one hole type
- Tight stopper fit may require gentle insertion with water lubrication
- For laboratory or educational use under appropriate supervision
Hofmann Voltameter, All Plastic Electrolysis Type
- Hofmann voltameter for electrolysis demonstrations
- All plastic type, Australian designed and manufactured
- Includes 1 pair of platinum electrodes
- Robust classroom design for repeated educational use
- Supports demonstrations of water decomposition and gas collection
- Must be washed after each use for proper maintenance
- Use PPE when filling with acid solution and follow instructions carefully
In-Line Mini DC Ammeter, ±3 A Digital Current Meter
- In-line mini digital ammeter for DC current measurement
- Measurement range is stated as ±3 A
- Auto-switching display resolution supports low and higher current readings
- Supplied with alligator clip leads for direct circuit connection
- Polarity indicator shows plus or minus current direction
- Auto power off helps conserve the CR1220 lithium battery
- Compact 53 × 21 × 15 mm body for classroom circuit work
In-Line Mini DC Voltmeter, ±25 V Digital Meter
- In-line mini digital voltmeter for DC voltage measurement
- Measurement range is stated as ±25 V
- Auto-switching display supports low and higher voltage readings
- Supplied with alligator clip leads for direct circuit connection
- Polarity indicator shows plus or minus voltage direction
- Auto power off helps conserve the CR1220 lithium battery
- Compact 53 × 21 × 15 mm body for classroom circuit work
Iron Filings for Magnetic Field Experiments
- Iron filings for magnetic field experiments and demonstrations
- Suitable for school, university and teaching laboratory use
- Used to visualise magnetic field patterns around magnets
- Available as 100 g in screw top bottle
- Available as 500 g bulk pack
- Practical material for physics and magnetism activities
- Supports qualitative demonstrations of magnetic field lines
- Suitable for use with bar magnets, horseshoe magnets and magnetic field boards
- Store securely after use to reduce spillage and contamination
- Wear appropriate safety glasses and gloves when handling
- Keep away from eyes, mouth, sensitive electronics and magnetic storage media
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Junior Electricity Lab Kit with 24 STEM Activities
- Junior Electricity Lab Kit designed for hands-on electricity experiments and STEM education
- Includes components and an experiment manual supporting 24 practical electricity activities
- Suitable for investigating electrical circuits, resistance, electromagnetism and energy conversion
- Supplied with four 1.5 V cell holders and four MES bulb holders
- Includes six 2.5 V lamp bulbs and six 3.8 V lamp bulbs for electrical circuit experiments
- Features two SPST knife switches and one SPDT knife switch for circuit control demonstrations
- Includes a 10 Ω rheostat for investigating variable electrical resistance
- Equipped with a 1.5–3 V electric motor, 4.5–6 V buzzer and 4.5–6 V heater
- Contains a magnetic compass, iron nails and connecting wire for electromagnetism experiments
- Supplied with a perforated baseboard for arranging electrical components
- Includes crocodile clip leads, 4 mm plug leads, PVC-coated connecting wire and additional accessories
- Suitable for secondary schools, STEM classrooms and educational physics laboratories
Key Press Contact Switch, Silver-Plated Contact Points
- Press type contact key for basic circuit experiments
- Classical switch for making and breaking electrical circuits
- Circuit is made only when the key is pressed down
- Silver plated contact points as listed
- Strong phosphor bronze spring blade as listed
- IEC 4 mm socket spin-free head terminals as listed
- Designed for long classroom service life
- Suitable for low-voltage electricity demonstrations
- Useful for physics and general science practicals
- Practical switch for student circuit work
- Do not connect to mains electricity
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Knife Switches, Single and Double Pole Circuit Control Range
- Knife switch range for electrical flow control in circuit experiments
- Includes single pole and double pole configuration options
- Throw options include single throw and double throw formats
- Double pole double throw version supplied in ABS, 75 x 55 mm
- Suitable for supervised laboratory and educational electrical work
Laboratory Electroscope in Metal Housing
- Metal housing electroscopes with glass sides, top disc shows charge by deflection
- Metal vane model, thin pivoted vane, sensitive yet robust, less damage risk
- Gold leaf model, ultra thin leaf on frame, includes instructions and three spare leaves
- 4 mm socket for earthing the casing on both models during experiments
- Removable glass side panel for access, servicing, or inserting radioactive sources safely
Laboratory Teaching Switches
- Teaching switch modules with 4 mm banana socket connections, suited to classroom wiring and circuit experiments
- Rocker switch options include SPST and SPDT types on base, rated to switch up to 10A as specified
- Transparent housing on toggle and push button types shows switching action clearly for student understanding
- DPST toggle switches two circuits together using four terminals, supports simultaneous on off control of two lines
- Push button SPST normally open provides momentary contact style operation, supports timing and control experiments
Large Audio Amplifier, Built-In Speaker for Physics Experiments
- IEC large audio amplifier for laboratory and educational use
- Rugged construction designed to withstand regular student use
- Built-in 75 mm diameter loudspeaker
- Operates directly from 220–240 V AC mains supply
- 3.5 mm phone jack input with maximum signal level of 15 mV
- Banana plug input with maximum signal level of 150 mV
- Integrated loudspeaker with dedicated on/off switch
- 4 mm output sockets for connection to a compatible oscilloscope
- Supports audio signal amplification and waveform observation
- Suitable for sound, acoustics and electronics experiments
- Smaller portable battery-operated model available separately
- Designed for school, university and physics teaching laboratories
Loudspeakers in Protective Housing, Enclosed Laboratory Speaker
- Loudspeakers in strong housings with metal grilles, protects cones during student handling and storage
- 4 mm socket connections on each unit, supports banana plug leads for fast classroom setup
- Extension speaker options: 75 mm or 56 mm diameter, both 8 ohm impedance, reasonable fidelity output
- Wave study option: pair of 150 mm twin cone speakers, 5 W RMS, 4 ohm impedance, broad range response
- Designed for IEC Wave Lab generator use, also general purpose, includes inbuilt current limiting to reduce coil burnout risk
Low Power Simple Light Source, 2.5 V MES, 2 Wires
- Simple low power light source for basic electricity teaching
- Uses a 2.5 V MES lamp
- MES lamp is screwed into a plastic base
- Supplied with two connected wires for circuit connection
- Suitable for simple classroom circuit demonstrations
- Practical for introducing lamps, cells, switches and basic current flow
- Compact design supports student practical activities
- Confirm power source, voltage suitability and classroom supervision before use
Low Power Simple Light Source, 4 mm Sockets, 2.5 V MES
- Simple low power light source for basic electricity teaching
- Uses a 2.5 V MES lamp
- MES lamp is screwed into a plastic base
- Includes 2 × 4 mm sockets for circuit connection
- Suitable for low-voltage classroom circuit experiments
- Component of the IEC Electricity Kit LC-80-EM1763-001
- Practical for teaching lamps, current flow, switches and simple circuits
- Confirm power source, voltage suitability and classroom supervision before use
Magnatoids Magnet Pair, 60 x 18 mm
- Pair of compact magnets for magnetism demonstrations
- Useful for teaching magnetic attraction and repulsion
- Demonstrates strong magnetic forces in hands-on science activities
- Can be used to show magnetic field effects on nearby objects
- Magnets can produce a singing or buzzing sound when tossed together
- Supports lessons on force, equilibrium and magnetic interaction
- Suitable for science classrooms, laboratories and STEM activities
- Compact format for practical teacher-led demonstrations
- Keep away from sensitive electronics, magnetic cards and medical implants
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Magnet Teaching Kit, 7 Piece, Supplied in Case
- 7 piece magnet teaching kit for physics and science education
- Includes bar magnets for magnetic field demonstrations
- Includes magnetic needle and stand
- Magnetic needle length listed as 140 mm
- Magnetic needle stand height listed as 100 mm
- Includes U magnet listed as 95 × 62 × 10 mm
- Includes horseshoe magnet listed as 31.5 × 12 × 6 mm
- Includes ring magnet listed as 40 mm OD × 20 mm ID × 8 mm thick
- Includes compass and iron filings
- Supplied in case listed as 247 × 182 × 68 mm
- Suitable for school, university and teaching laboratory use
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Mass of Electron Apparatus with Tube, Without Solenoid
- Mass of electron apparatus for laboratory and educational use
- Supplied with tube as listed
- Supplied without solenoid as listed
- Uses a “Magic Eye” tube mounted on a base
- Base includes terminals for heater and plate voltages
- Electron fan can be viewed through the end of the tube
- Designed for use with a compatible air-cored solenoid
- Magnetic field causes the electron fan to curve or distort
- Curvature can be measured for approximate electron mass calculation
- Suitable for advanced physics demonstrations
- Electrical voltages and magnetic fields require controlled supervision
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Mass of Electron Power Supply with Digital Meter
- Special purpose power supply for Mass of Electron experiment
- Designed for use with LC-80-AP2120-001 experiment setup
- Powered by 220/240 V mains
- Fixed high voltage output listed as 250 V DC at about 1 mA
- Fixed heater output listed as 12 V AC at about 1 A
- Adjustable regulated current output from 0.1 to 2 A
- Regulated current output supports up to 25 V max
- High voltage output is used for the Magic Eye tube anode connection
- 12 V AC output is used for the tube heater
- Regulated current controls the magnetic field in the air-cored solenoid
- Large digital meter can monitor regulated current or output voltage
- Use only under appropriate teacher or laboratory supervisor control
Metal Electrophorus with Insulating Handle and Plates
- IEC metal electrophorus designed for electrostatic induction and charge transfer experiments
- Available in three metal disc diameters: 50 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm for physics education
- Features a flat conductive metal disc attached to an electrically insulating handle
- Includes a metal base plate and insulating plate for electrostatic induction demonstrations
- Demonstrates charge separation, electrostatic induction and electrical potential differences
- Insulating handle allows the charged metal disc to be lifted without direct hand contact
- Three-component arrangement illustrates capacitance and dielectric material principles
- Available in approximate weights of 100 g, 150 g and 200 g, depending on disc diameter
- Designed and manufactured in Australia for schools, universities and physics laboratories
Metals Kit, Set of 8 Metal Rods
- Metals kit for laboratory and educational demonstrations
- Supplied as a set of 8 different metal rods
- Rods are listed as 50 mm long
- Rod diameter listed as 3 mm
- Includes lead, aluminium, iron, copper, brass, nickel, tin and titanium
- Designed for students to touch, feel and recognise different metals
- Useful for teaching metal identification and material properties
- Suitable for chemistry, physics and general science lessons
- Compact kit format for classroom handling
- Confirm experiment method before use with chemicals or heat
- Lead rod should be handled with appropriate hygiene procedures
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Microscope Lamps, Laboratory Illumination Type
- Microscope lamps for bench illumination, options for 220/240V mains or 12V AC/DC low voltage operation
- 240V models use 25W pearl lamp with clear or blue tint front glass, blue tint compensates red content
- 12V model uses 12V 20W QI lamp with inbuilt reflector, runs cooler and provides brighter whiter beam
- Strong stainless steel stand holds lamp body, removal by firm pull to spring off stand, described as virtually unbreakable
- Cable options: 1 m two core mains lead with two pin plug, or 1 m lead with stackable 4 mm plugs and lamp to lamp plug through
Millikan’s Apparatus, Electron Charge Demonstration Unit
- Millikan's apparatus designed for determining the elementary electric charge through charged particle experiments
- Available in two configurations: with built-in power supply and without power supply
- Uses atomised latex solution to introduce small charged spheres into an observation cell
- Rubber hose induces static electric charge on latex particles during transfer
- Parallel metal plates generate a controlled electric field for particle movement experiments
- Adjustable cell voltage from approximately 0 to 300 V DC
- Reversing switch allows the polarity of the electric field to be changed
- Small observation telescope with graticule for tracking charged particle movement
- Integrated illumination system provides visibility of particles inside the cell
- External power supply model requires separate electrical connections for the illuminator and cell plates
- Built-in power supply model provides the required electrical power from its integrated system
- Suitable for atomic physics, electrostatics, charge measurement and educational laboratory experiments
Mini Power Supply, Low Voltage Regulated Type
- Compact IEC transformer power sources with 240V mains input and fixed 6V and 12V outputs
- Available as DC only outputs for DC motors and electromagnet experiments, or AC only outputs for light box and lamps
- Total load rated 4 amps, designed for classroom and bench low voltage equipment operation
- Each output has self resetting overload protection, trips above 4 amps and resets when overload removed
- Supplied with mains power cable, AC model sized to fit reserved compartment in Hodson styrene foam housing
MiniPak Switched AC/DC Power Supply, 2 - 12 V, 5 A
- Compact MiniPak general purpose power supply for laboratory and education use
- Provides switched AC and DC outputs at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 V
- Output current listed as about 5 to 6 A
- DC output is full-wave rectified but not filtered
- Uses 4 mm safety sockets instead of 4 mm terminals
- Rear panel mains switch
- Power-on LED indicator included
- LED changes from green to red when output overload occurs
- Automatically resetting overload protection with audible click
- Housing includes carry handles and rubber feet
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Electricity and Magnetism is a fundamental area of physics that explores how electric charges interact, how electric currents flow, and how magnetic fields are generated and behave. Laboratory experiments in electricity and magnetism help students and researchers understand key concepts such as electric circuits, electromagnetic induction, resistance, capacitance, magnetic fields, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. These principles form the scientific foundation for modern technologies including electronics, power systems, communication devices, and electromagnetic instruments.
In teaching laboratories and research environments, electricity and magnetism apparatus is used to demonstrate practical electrical behaviour through controlled experiments. Typical equipment may include power supplies, galvanometers, ammeters, voltmeters, resistors, coils, electromagnets, magnetic field demonstrators, and circuit experiment kits. These tools allow students to investigate electrical conductivity, Ohm’s law, magnetic field patterns, electromagnetic induction, and other important phenomena in a clear and measurable way.
Where electrical measurement equipment is used in laboratories, the international safety standard for electrical equipment used in measurement, control, and laboratory environments. In cases where laboratory glass components are used within electrical experiments, relevant material standards may include ISO 3585 for BORO 3.3 borosilicate glass properties and ASTM E438 for laboratory glass quality. For manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, ISO 9001 quality management systems are commonly recognised to ensure consistent product quality and reliability.
Electricity and magnetism experiments are essential for physics education because they allow students to directly observe and measure invisible forces and fields. Practical demonstrations of electromagnetic principles help build deeper understanding of current flow, magnetic interactions, energy transfer, and electrical measurement techniques.
At LabChoice Australia, we supply dependable electricity and magnetism laboratory apparatus suitable for school science laboratories, university physics teaching environments, and demonstration setups. Our range is selected to support clear visual learning, repeatable experiments, and reliable classroom use, helping educators demonstrate fundamental electromagnetic principles with confidence.
































