Electricity & Magnetism
Motor / Generator Set with Belt Drive for Energy Conversion Experiments
- Motor / generator set for laboratory and educational use
- IEC electric motor generator set as listed
- Consists of 2 medium-sized DC electric motors
- Motors have permanent magnet fields as listed
- Coupled by pulleys and a small belt
- One motor runs as a DC motor while the other acts as a DC generator
- Supports efficiency comparison between input and output electrical energy
- Suitable for voltages around 6 V DC as listed
- Maximum voltage listed as 16 V
- Belt can be removed so either motor may be used separately
- Keep fingers and loose items clear of moving pulleys and belt
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Motor and Generator Teaching Kits, Classroom Energy Transfer Demonstration Range
- Rebuildable motor construction kit for repeated assembly and dismantling, suited to classroom investigation of motor components
- Electric motor model demonstrates voltage and magnet polarity effects, runs on 6V DC via 4mm sockets
- Large hand driven AC/DC motor generator for energy transfer demonstrations, supports practical experiments without mains power
- Sturdy build focus stated, designed for frequent student handling in laboratories and educational environments under supervision
- Includes compact models and larger generator format, covers motor fundamentals, rotation observation and generator output concepts
Motor Drive Unit with Pulley, Variable Speed Laboratory Unit
- Powerful motor drive units with pulley output, drives belts for mechanical devices and classroom demonstrations
- Variable speed control provides smooth adjustment from almost stopped to about 3000 revolutions per minute
- Low voltage model runs up to 12V AC or DC, powered by plug pack or banana sockets from classroom supply
- Mains model runs on 240V AC and includes side mounted on off switch for controlled operation
- Rectangular housing designed for stability, can be clamped or strapped to bench, held by bands or added weight
Motorised Mini Stroboscope with Adjustable Speed
- Motorised stroboscope for teaching stroboscopy principles
- Built-in speed control supports more consistent disc rotation
- Supplied with 4, 8 and 12 slot discs
- Blank disc included for classroom-created slot patterns
- Can be supported on a retort stand with a bosshead
- Runs from AC or DC power up to 12 V maximum
- Suitable for supervised motion and apparent movement demonstrations
Moulded Helmholtz Coil Pair, With Feet and Ruler Included
- Pair of Helmholtz coils for laboratory and educational use
- IEC Helmholtz Coils as listed
- Coil diameter listed as 150 mm
- Precision-made coils with 400 turns of wire
- Wound on heat-resistant polycarbonate formers
- Moulded feet allow coils to rest on a table
- Designed to locate over a standard 1/2 metre rule
- Distance between coils is adjustable over the wooden rule supplied
- Each coil has 4 mm spin-free IEC terminals
- Maximum current listed as 1 A to avoid overheating
- Resistance listed as about 20 Ω cold and 25 Ω warm per coil
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Nichrome Resistance Wire, Bare Nickel Chromium Laboratory Reels
- Bare Nichrome resistance wire designed for laboratory electrical heating and physics experiments
- Manufactured from a nickel-chromium alloy with high electrical resistivity
- Available in ten Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) sizes from 18 SWG to 36 SWG
- Nominal wire diameters ranging from 1.22 mm to 0.28 mm across the specified 18–32 SWG variations
- High electrical resistance allows the wire to generate heat when current passes through it
- Capable of glowing red under suitable electrical heating conditions
- Electrical resistance increases with temperature
- Suitable for resistance heating, Joule heating and electrical circuit investigations
- Different wire gauges allow comparison of conductor diameter and electrical resistance
- Resistance values range from 0.925 Ω/m to 18.32 Ω/m across the specified 18–32 SWG variations
- Supplied as 125 g reels according to the product titles, subject to pack weight confirmation
- Suitable for physics, electrical science, research and educational laboratories
Norwood-Style Glass Electrodes, Set of 4, Kit Components
- Norwood type electrode kit for electrolysis demonstrations
- Set consists of 4 glass tubes with mounted electrodes
- Each glass tube has an electrode sealed inside
- Electrode protrudes from the sealed end for connection to a power source
- Includes 2 carbon rod electrodes in glass
- Includes 1 stainless steel rod electrode in glass
- Includes 1 platinum wire electrode in glass
- Bracket supplied to carry any 2 electrodes into a small beaker
- Can be used for electrolysis experiments
- Supports generation and collection of gases inside the glass tubes
- Confirm power source, electrolyte and experiment method before use
- Use only under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Oersted’s Apparatus with Magnetic Needle and Stand
- Oersted’s apparatus for physics and electricity demonstrations
- Demonstrates the magnetic effect of electric current in a wire
- Includes magnetic needle with stand as listed
- Title references 75 mm needle
- Description references 15 cm long permanent magnetic needle
- Needle rotates freely inside an aluminium frame
- Current can flow over or under the needle
- Current direction can be changed for comparison
- Needle mounted on sensitive agate bearing as listed
- Includes sturdy base and binding posts as listed
- Designed for compatible low-voltage classroom circuits
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Ohm’s Law Apparatus with Meter, Rheostat and Push Key
- Ohm’s Law apparatus for physics and electrical demonstrations
- Designed to demonstrate the relationship between voltage, current and resistance
- Supplied in a wooden enclosure as listed
- Includes milliammeter as listed
- Includes voltmeter as listed
- Includes rheostat for current control
- Includes push key for circuit make-and-break operation
- Includes terminal posts for electrical connections
- External battery is required and not supplied
- Suitable resistance is required and not supplied
- Designed for compatible low-voltage educational circuits
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Permanent Magnet Wand, Moulded in Plastic
- Magnetic wand learning resource for science education
- Permanent magnet moulded in plastic
- Suitable for classroom magnetism demonstrations
- Useful for exploring attraction and repulsion
- Supports lessons on magnetic materials and magnetic fields
- Practical tool for sorting magnetic and non-magnetic objects
- Suitable for school, university and teaching laboratory use
- Lightweight classroom accessory for hands-on activities
- Use away from sensitive electronic or magnetic storage devices
- Intended for laboratory or educational settings only
- Use under appropriate teacher or laboratory supervision
Pith Ball Electroscope for Electrostatics Demonstration
- Pith ball type electroscope for physics education
- Demonstrates basic principles of electrostatics
- Helps show charge attraction and repulsion behaviour
- Suitable for classroom demonstrations and student practicals
- Supports teaching of static charge and electrical interaction
- Useful with suitable electrostatic rods or charge sources
- Intended for supervised educational laboratory use
Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet, N35, 15 × 10 mm
- Rare earth neodymium magnet for laboratory and educational experiments
- Strong permanent magnet for magnetic force demonstrations
- Diameter listed as 15 mm
- Thickness listed as 10 mm
- Grade listed as N35
- Maximum working temperature listed as 80°C
- Suitable for magnetism, attraction and repulsion activities
- Useful for physics, STEM and general science demonstrations
- Compact format for practical classroom experiments
- Strong magnets can pinch skin during handling
- Keep away from sensitive electronics, magnetic cards and medical implants
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Rectangular Ferrite Ceramic Magnets, Pack of 10
- Rectangular ferrite ceramic magnets designed for laboratory magnetism experiments and educational demonstrations
- Manufactured from ferrite (ceramic) permanent magnetic material
- Each magnet measures 50 × 19 × 6 mm (Length × Width × Thickness)
- Supplied in packs of 10 rectangular magnets
- Rounded corners reduce sharp edges and help minimise chipping during handling
- Permanent magnetic construction generates a magnetic field without external power
- Features north and south magnetic poles for demonstrating magnetic interactions
- Suitable for investigating magnetic attraction, repulsion and magnetic field patterns
- Supports experiments involving magnetic forces and ferromagnetic materials
- Reusable construction for repeated laboratory and classroom demonstrations
- Suitable for use with compasses, iron filings and compatible electromagnetic apparatus
- Ideal for secondary schools, universities and educational physics laboratories
Selectavolt Regulated DC Power Supply, 1.5 / 3 / 6 V
- Selectavolt regulated DC power supply for laboratory and education use
- Selectable output voltages of 1.5 V, 3 V and 6 V DC
- Output current listed as 2 A continuous or 3 A intermittent
- Smooth regulated DC output designed to simulate dry cell batteries
- Rear panel slide switch for voltage selection
- No AC output provided
- Output via 4 mm spin-free IEC terminals
- Rear 4 mm sockets permit trickle charging of compatible NiCd cells
- Suitable for school electricity, electronics and low-voltage circuit experiments
- Use under appropriate teacher or laboratory supervision
Simple Clinometer (Inclinometer) for Angle Measurement
- Simple inclinometer for measuring incline or decline angles
- Also known as a clinometer
- IEC inclinometer as listed
- Self-contained device for angle measurement
- Viewing tube helps align the object in the sight
- Button releases the swinging pendulum for measurement
- Pendulum is graduated in degrees as listed
- Button clamps the pendulum after stabilisation
- Useful for slope, height and angle demonstrations
- Suitable for school and university science activities
- Confirm measurement method and sighting procedure before use
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Single Contact Key with Lock Down Contact
- Single contact key for electrical circuit demonstrations
- Built with two binding posts for circuit connection
- Large button opens and closes the circuit
- Button is made from insulating material as listed
- Lock down contact supports maintained circuit connection when required
- Mounted on a 50 × 110 mm black acrylic base
- Suitable for school, university and teaching laboratory use
- Useful for basic electricity and electronics demonstrations
- Can be used to simulate Morse code signalling
- Confirm circuit voltage, current and experiment method before use
- Use only with suitable low-voltage educational circuits
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Single Range Student Meters For Circuit
- Single range student meters for classroom circuit current measurement
- Designed to reduce scale confusion during practical electricity lessons
- Available across DC microamp, DC milliamp, AC amp and DC amp ranges
- Suitable for basic circuit work, current flow and component investigations
- Economical and durable design stated for repeated student handling
- Large viewing window supports clearer reading during group demonstrations
- Use within the stated range under appropriate supervision
Single Range Student Volt Meters, AC and DC Voltage
- Single range student volt meters for classroom voltage measurement
- Available for AC and DC voltage experiments in teaching laboratories
- Designed to simplify reading during circuit analysis activities
- Range options include AC 0 to 25 V and DC 0 to 3 V, 0 to 10 V and 0 to 25 V
- 0 to 25 V models list scale increments of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
- Accuracy is stated as approximately 2.0 to 2.5% for listed 0 to 25 V models
- Use within the stated voltage range under appropriate supervision
Small Audio Amplifier, Internal Battery for Physics Experiments
- IEC small audio amplifier for laboratory and educational use
- Rugged construction designed to withstand regular student use
- Built-in loudspeaker with dedicated on/off switch
- 3.5 mm phone jack input with maximum signal level of 15 mV
- Banana plug input with maximum signal level of 150 mV
- 4 mm output sockets for connection to a compatible oscilloscope
- Supports operation using a 9 V dry cell battery
- Compatible with a 12 V AC PlugPak or 12 V AC/DC low-voltage power supply
- Suitable for audio amplification, sound experiments and waveform observation
- Larger 240 V mains-operated model available separately
- Designed for school, university and physics teaching laboratories
Small Current Balance Kit, PSSC, Without Solenoid
- Small current balance kit for laboratory and educational use
- IEC Current Balance Kit as listed
- Designed to fit IEC Air Cored Solenoid LC-80-EM0090-001
- Supplied without solenoid as listed
- Includes platform that attaches to the solenoid end cheek
- Includes slim blade with one single turn of conductor
- Blade balances on sensitive pivots using two small round support rods
- Demonstrates force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
- Small weights are added to restore balance after deflection
- Useful for teaching the motor effect and magnetic field interaction
- Confirm solenoid and power supply compatibility before use
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Small Motor and Generator Kit with Pulley, ASEP
- Small motor / generator kit for laboratory and educational use
- Uses a small DC electric motor as listed
- Supplied with two-step pulley attached as listed
- Demonstrates conversion between electrical and mechanical energy
- Can lift a weight using a thin cord wound around the pulley
- Supports comparison of electrical work and mechanical work
- Falling weight can drive the motor as a generator
- Useful for potential energy and kinetic energy discussions
- Suitable for energy transfer and electricity demonstrations
- Bench clamping arrangement should be confirmed before use
- Keep fingers and loose items clear of the rotating pulley and cord
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Spark Generator for Air Tracks and Tables Motion Experiments
- IEC Spark Generator designed for laboratory motion experiments
- Operates from a 240 V AC mains power supply
- Enables spark recording as an alternative to photogate timing
- Adjustable spark frequency from 2.5 to 50 sparks per second
- Produces two sets of sparks for compatible recording arrangements
- Creates visible black dots on paper recording tape
- Supports accurate measurement of displacement over time
- Helps students calculate velocity and acceleration from recorded positions
- Connects to compatible spark tracks using high-voltage cables
- Suitable for mechanics, dynamics and kinematics teaching experiments
- Designed for supervised school and university physics laboratories
Student Plastic Geoboard with Rubber Bands
- Student geoboard for geometry and mathematics education
- Supplied with rubber bands as listed
- Plastic board construction as listed
- Used to create geometric shapes and area relationships
- Coloured elastic bands stretch between raised pins
- One side has a rectangular pin pattern
- Opposite side has a circular pin pattern
- Supports learning of squares, rectangles, triangles and parallelograms
- Useful for polygons, circles, chords, sectors and quadrants
- Suitable for hands-on classroom geometry activities
- Rubber bands should be handled carefully to avoid snapping
- Use under appropriate educational supervision
Student Triple Range DC Ammeter, Classroom Current Meter
- Triple range DC ammeter for classroom current measurement
- Measures current across three selectable ranges in one instrument
- Available in 0 to 100 mA / 0 to 500 mA / 0 to 1 A configuration
- Available in 0 to 50 mA / 0 to 500 mA / 0 to 5 A configuration
- Brass threaded binding post terminals suit 4 mm banana plugs
- External zero adjust supports pointer setting before measurement
- Economical and durable design stated for repeated student use
Student Triple Range DC Voltmeter, Physics Lab Voltage Teaching Meter
- Triple range student DC voltmeters for classroom voltage measurement
- Three selectable voltage ranges support varied circuit experiments
- Suitable for circuit analysis, Ohm’s Law and DC polarity teaching
- Accuracy is stated as ±2.5% of full scale
- Dimensions are stated as 133 × 97 × 100 mm
- Weight is stated as 0.3 kg for practical bench and classroom use
- Use within the selected voltage range under appropriate supervision
Superconductivity Kit, Complete Set
- Complete kit for classroom superconductivity demonstrations
- Includes petri dish, magnet, superconductivity disc, forceps and instruction book
- Spare superconductivity disc option available for replacement use
- Spare magnet option supports continued kit maintenance
- Disc size is 29 mm diameter × 2.9 mm thick
- Disc lifespan depends on correct handling, drying and humidity control
- Suitable for supervised classroom and laboratory demonstration use
Timers and Counters
- Microprocessor controlled timers for physics labs, fast timing with auto ranging down to 0.1 ms resolution
- Memory capacity up to 20 readings, functions include add, average, purge and clear depending on model
- Timing modes include start stop, photogate, period and pendulum, supports common mechanics experiments
- Power options include 3 x AA battery, 12V AC/DC plug pack, and 240V AC mains, with LED or LCD displays
- Advanced models add counting and frequency modes, photogate power, dual gate timing, free fall solenoid control, and Geiger counting with adjustable tube high voltage plus audio and oscilloscope outputs
Tri-Mode Signal Generator, Power Supply and Amplifier
- Three-in-one teaching instrument for electronics experiments
- Includes regulated ±1.2 to 20 V DC power supply
- DC power supply output is stated as 250 mA
- Signal generator frequency range is stated as 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz
- High power signal generator output is stated as 0.5 A
- Includes audio amplifier with high and low sensitivity inputs
- Provides oscilloscope output and internal speaker
U-Core Electromagnet with Armature, 12 V DC
- Simple U-core electromagnet for physics and electricity demonstrations
- Includes two coils with 600 turns each
- Coils are wound on steel centres to form a magnetic yoke
- Supplied with steel armature plate fitted with hook
- Coils connect to 2 × 4 mm spin-free IEC terminals
- Holding force increases as current through the series coils increases
- Can be used with AC or DC to demonstrate operating differences
- Suitable for electromagnetism, magnetic force and current investigations
- Designed for laboratory or educational use only
- Use under appropriate teacher or laboratory supervision
U-Shaped Photogate Sensor with Support Rod, General Purpose
- General purpose U-shaped photogate for laboratory and educational use
- IEC Photo Gate as listed
- Detects interruption of a red LED light beam
- Useful for timing and motion measurement experiments
- Suitable for objects passing through the beam
- Can be used with compatible IEC electronic timers
- Requires 12 V AC or DC to operate the LED as listed
- Adaptors are available for fitting to IEC Air Track edges
- Allows compatible Air Track gliders to pass through the gate
- Genius timer gates support LED power and signal through the same cable
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Universal Bench Clamp, Alloy, for Laboratory Rods
- Universal bench clamp for laboratory and educational use
- IEC designed bench clamp as listed
- Fits benches up to 40 mm thick as listed
- Carries rods up to 13 mm diameter
- Supports rods vertically or horizontally
- Useful for general laboratory support setups
- Can be used with a pulley mounted on a compatible rod
- Compatible pulley example listed as LC-80-MF2600-001
- Helps create a bench-mounted pulley arrangement
- Alloy construction as listed
- Confirm bench thickness and rod diameter before use
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
Vacuum Surface Plate for Bell Jar and Vacuum Experiments
- Vacuum surface plate for bell jar demonstrations
- IEC surface plate as listed
- Flat plate design for bench-top use
- Diameter listed as 200 mm
- Includes 3 small pads designed to rest on the work bench
- Designed to carry and seal to a bell jar or similar vessel
- Useful for creating a vacuum demonstration setup
- Suitable for bell-in-vacuum experiments
- Practical accessory for school and university physics laboratories
- Confirm bell jar size and sealing compatibility before use
- Vacuum pump and bell jar are not included unless specified
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
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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.
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