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A‑Level Physics Laboratory Equipment Checklist. Prices are correct 13/04/2026. A formal quote can be provided if requested. Compiled by Better Equipped Ltd, with grateful help and advice from - Amanda Davis, Senior Science Technician, The Jo Richardson Community School, RM and Raxa Popat, Education Scientist, Lady Margaret Girls School, SW6 4UNLinkShort Description
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DescriptionProduct NumberPack SizeQuantity Unit Price Total Price
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Newton meters 2.5 X 0.1N0360110£1.28£12.80
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Newton Meter 250 g/2.5 N Blue: Blue spring balance measuring up to 2.5 N for force investigations; used in KS2-GCSE to study force, mass and Hooke’s law.
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Newton meters 10 X 0.1N0362110£1.28£12.80
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Newton Meter 1 kg/10 N Beige: Beige spring balance measuring up to 10 N; used for exploring mass-weight relationships and force measurements.
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Newton meters 30 X 0.5N0364110£1.38£13.80
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Newton Meter 3 kg/30 N White: High‑capacity white spring balance for larger forces; used in higher‑load force, motion and Hooke’s law experiments.
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Newton meters 50 X 1N0365110£1.68£16.80
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Newton Meter 5 kg/50 N Yellow: Heavy‑duty yellow Newton meter for measuring up to 50 N; used in advanced mechanics and high‑force investigations.
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Balance 2Kg x 0.01g192911£175.03£175.03
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MKL Balance 2000 × 0.01g: Large‑capacity precision balance. Used for weighing heavier samples with high accuracy.
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Balance 3000 X 0.1G316211£104.98£104.98
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FGL 3000×0.1 g Precision Balance: A 3000 g laboratory scale with dual LCD displays and 16 weighing units. Used for accurate mass measurement in science investigations.
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Calculator, basic, class set9991893201£29.00£29.00
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Student Calculator (Battery Powered): Simple AA‑powered calculator suitable for school maths and science; not dual‑powered.
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Bulb holder 12V907735£17.25£86.25
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SBC Lamp Holder Mounted (B15): Brass B15 lamp holder on moulded base with 4 mm sockets for low‑voltage circuit demos.
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12V bulb for above9327102£10.00£20.00
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SBC Vertical Filament Bulb 12 V 21 W: Spare vertical‑filament SBC bulb for lamp‑house optical units (12 V, 21 W).
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Crocodile clips00641010£1.28£12.80
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Crocodile Clips Black Insulated 48 mm (Pack of 10): Pack of 10 insulated 48 mm crocodile clips with strong spring grip; used in physics lessons for building circuits and making safe temporary connections.
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Wire Reels Copper 20 swg121511£11.23£11.23
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Bare Copper Wire 0.28 mm: Ultra‑fine copper wire. Used for precision circuit investigations.
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Wire Reels Copper 24 swg121711£11.23£11.23
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Bare Copper Wire 0.40 mm: Very fine copper wire. Used for miniature coils and sensing circuits.
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Copper wire 26swg 250g1218250g reel1£11.23£11.23
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Bare Copper Wire 0.45 mm: Fine copper wire. Used for delicate circuit experiments.
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Wire Reels Copper 28 swg121911£11.23£11.23
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Bare Copper Wire 0.56 mm: Medium‑gauge copper wire. Used for coil winding and resistance studies.
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Wire Reels Copper 32 swg122111£11.23£11.23
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Bare Copper Wire 0.90 mm: Strong bare copper wire. Used for electromagnets and circuit construction.
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Nichrome wire 20swg 125g1222125g reel1£10.48£10.48
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Bare Nichrome Wire 20 SWG: Thick heat‑resistant nichrome wire. Used for heating coils and thermal demos.
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Nichrome wire 26swg 125g1249125g reel1£10.48£10.48
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Bare Nichrome Wire 26 SWG: Medium‑thin nichrome wire. Used for heating and resistance demos.
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Constantan Wire 34 swg126311£5.31£5.31
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Bare Eureka Wire 34 SWG: Very fine Constantan wire. Used for precision low‑current circuits.
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Dual trace oscilloscope8080811£489.35£489.35
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Tektronix TBS1052C 2‑Channel Digital Oscilloscope: 50 MHz dual‑channel digital oscilloscope with 7″ display and advanced measurement tools; used in physics lessons to analyse waveforms, AC/DC circuits and frequency behaviour.
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Powerswitch Power Supplies Irwin298344£477.01£1,908.04
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Irwin Powerswitch Power Supply (Tray of 4): A set of four multi‑voltage AC/DC power supplies with overload protection. Used for circuit work, electromagnetism and general physics experiments.
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Locktronics Physics A level Kit276013£377.73£1,133.19
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Locktronics Electrical & Electronic Principles Kit: A modular electronics kit with components for circuits, sensors and magnetism studies. Used to teach advanced physics and engineering principles.
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Contact switch1147115£2.08£31.20
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Push Switch (Electricity Kit Component): A push‑to‑make circuit switch. Used to build simple circuits and study switching.
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Rheostat 16ohm008814£31.58£126.32
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A variable resistor used to control current in an electrical circuit. Commonly used in physics experiments to investigate resistance, current, and voltage.
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Rheostats 600 ohms1195110£37.58£375.80
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Rheostat 600 Ohms 0.6 A: A high‑value variable resistor. Used to control current in physics circuits.
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Rheostats 125 ohms 1004110£33.15£331.50
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Rheostat-125 Ohms 1.8 Amps: A variable resistor with durable construction. Used to adjust resistance and current in circuits.
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Gold leaf electroscope946321£30.00£30.00
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Gold Leaf Electroscope KS3+: Aluminium‑walled electroscope with sliding glass window, 4 mm socket and two gold leaves.
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Gold leaf for above098361£6.75£6.75
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Gold Leaf Pk6 for Electroscopes: Pack of six replacement gold leaves for electroscope chambers; used for sensitive charge‑deflection and ionisation demonstrations.
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Friction rod ebonite907528£3.40£27.20
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Ebonite Friction Rod: 30 cm × 12 mm ebonite rod for electrostatics demonstrations producing negative charge when rubbed.
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Friction rod glass1450115£1.11£16.65
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Friction Rod Glass: Glass rod for generating static charge. Used in electrostatics demonstrations.
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Friction rod perspex2173110£2.67£26.70
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Perspex Friction Rod: 30cm acrylic friction rod generating positive charge when rubbed. Used to demonstrate electrostatics and charging by friction.
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EHT power supply ipc8002011£359.98£359.98
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IPC EHT Power Supply 5 kV: Variable 100 V-5 kV DC PSU with floating outputs, 60 µA safety mode, ±2.5 kV centre‑tap and 6.3 V AC filament supply.
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Multimeters UT30B99552201£142.00£142.00
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Digital Multimeter: Compact 3½‑digit LCD multimeter with 20 ranges, transistor/diode tests, continuity, 10 A range and ABS housing.
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Van de Graaff + accessories kit234711£382.98£382.98
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Van de Graaff Generator Full Size: A large electrostatic generator producing high DC voltage for demonstrations. Used to show static charge, sparks, and electric field effects.
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Spare belt for VDG code 2347236411£14.98£14.98
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Van de Graaff Spare Belt: A replacement belt for full‑size Van de Graaff generators. Used to maintain performance in electrostatics demonstrations.
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C-cores and clips1449set of 2 cores + 1 clip5£8.98£44.90
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C Cores with Clip Set: Laminated iron C‑cores with clip. Used to explore magnetic circuits and induction.
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Electric field apparatus152211£27.03£27.03
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Electric Field Apparatus: Electrode set with clear dish for visualising electric field patterns. Used to show field lines using oil, semolina, or conducting ink.
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Ammeter 0-1A138815£4.97£24.85
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Ammeter Single Range 0-1A: Low‑range ammeter for basic circuits. Used to measure small currents in physics lessons.
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Digital ammeter 0-10A DC1020115£20.93£313.95
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Ammeter-School: A low‑cost ammeter for measuring current. Used to investigate current flow and Ohm’s law.
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Voltmeter 0-6V135815£6.35£31.75
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Voltmeter-School: A simple voltmeter for measuring potential difference. Used to explore voltage in electrical circuits.
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Digital voltmeter 0-20V DC1021115£20.93£313.95
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Voltmeter Single Range 0-6V: Easy‑read voltmeter for low‑voltage circuits. Used to measure potential difference in physics lessons.
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Energy/Joulemeter - SEP241111£79.98£79.98
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SEP Energy/Joulemeter: A USB energy meter measuring power, voltage, current, and energy. Used to investigate energy transfer and electrical efficiency.
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Demountable transformer20101 set1£139.98£139.98
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Demountable Transformer Set: Hands‑on transformer kit with laminated iron core and six coils. Used to demonstrate electromagnetic induction and step‑up/step‑down ratios.
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Silk cloth15231 square10£3.05£30.50
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Silk Friction Cloth 300mm: Smooth silk cloth for generating positive electrostatic charge. Used to charge rods in static electricity demonstrations.
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Bulbs MES CAP - 12V2175125£0.16£4.00
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Bulb E10 6.5V: Miniature E10 screw‑base lamp for low‑voltage circuits. Used in KS3-GCSE electricity investigations.
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Bulbs MES CAP - 1.25V1637125£0.11£2.75
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E10 Bulb 1.5V: Miniature screw bulb for low‑voltage circuits. Used to demonstrate series/parallel circuits and brightness changes.
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Bulbs MES CAP - 6V2176125£0.16£4.00
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Bulb E10 12V: E10 miniature lamp providing bright output at 12V. Used in circuit‑building kits and microscope illumination.
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Motor generator unit217811£57.53£57.53
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Motor/Generator Unit: Dual‑purpose demonstration unit for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy and vice‑versa. Used to show energy transfer, work done, and electricity generation in physics lessons.
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Self assembly motor kit SEP240815£27.98£139.90
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SEP Self‑Assembly Motor Kit: A hands‑on kit for building a working DC motor. Used to demonstrate electromagnetism and energy conversion.
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G ball217911£25.98£25.98
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“g” Ball: Free‑fall timer ball with built‑in digital stopwatch (0.01-29.99 s) for gravity measurements. Used to determine acceleration due to gravity and study kinematics.
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Rotary investigation218011£41.13£41.13
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Rotary Investigation Apparatus: Centripetal‑force system with adjustable radius and mass inside an acrylic tube. Used to investigate circular motion and the relationship between force, speed, and radius.
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Linear air track + accessories 206011£359.93£359.93
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Linear Air Track 2.1m: Friction‑free dynamics rail with gliders and accessories (blower separate). Used to investigate velocity, acceleration and conservation of momentum.
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Linear air track blower206111£209.98£209.98
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Linear Air Track Blower: Stable low‑noise blower for air‑track operation. Used to create frictionless conditions for motion experiments.
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Dynamics track 1.5m046215£54.05£270.25
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Dynamics Track 1.5 m: MDF‑based 1.5 m dynamics track with hardwood supports; used for motion, acceleration and energy investigations in physics.
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Hookes law kit141711£10.68£10.68
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Hooke’s Law Apparatus: Spring‑extension apparatus with scale. Used to investigate force‑extension relationships.
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Micrometer external 0-25mm 0.01mm827715£8.73£43.65
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Micrometer Screw Gauge Lock‑Type: 0-25 mm micrometer with 0.01 mm resolution, nickel‑plated brass body, ratchet and lock mechanism in storage case.
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Vernier caliper gauge 038115£6.78£33.90
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Vernier Calliper Plated Steel: Plated‑steel Vernier calliper with dual metric/imperial scale and thumb adjuster; used in STEM lessons for accurate internal, external and depth measurements.
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Calorimeter block aluminium0596110£14.28£142.80
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Aluminium Calorimeter Block 1 kg: Precision 1 kg aluminium block with heater and thermometer holes; used to measure specific heat capacity in physics.
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Calorimeter block brass0599110£22.98£229.80
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Calorimeter Block Brass 1 kg (86 × 44 mm): 1 kg brass block with central heater and probe holes for uniform heating; used to compare heat capacities of different metals in thermal‑physics experiments.
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Calorimeter block copper0597110£27.61£276.10
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Copper Calorimeter Block 1 kg: 1 kg precision copper calorimeter block with heater and probe holes; used for thermal‑physics investigations of specific heat capacity.
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Calorimeter block steel0598110£6.97£69.70
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Calorimeter Block Steel 1 kg (91 × 44 mm): Precision‑machined 1 kg steel block with heater (12.5 mm) and thermometer (7.5 mm) holes; used in physics to investigate specific heat capacity and energy transfer.
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Immersion heater0249120£16.98£339.60
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Immersion Heater 12 V 50 W: Low‑voltage 50 W immersion heater designed for metal block calorimeters; used in physics lessons for specific heat capacity and energy‑transfer experiments.
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Displacement vessel1415110£4.21£42.10
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Displacement Vessel 115×90mm: Metal vessel with spout for water displacement. Used to teach density and Archimedes’ principle.
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Demonstration electric motor041911£16.18£16.18
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Demonstration Electric Motor: Open‑frame DC motor model with 2‑pole armature, commutator and 4 mm terminals; used in physics to teach electromagnetism and motor rotation principles.
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Boyles law apparatus046011£122.43£122.43
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Boyle’s Law Apparatus with Gauge: Graduated strong‑glass tube with Bourdon gauge and safety screen; used in physics to demonstrate pressure-volume relationships.
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Renewable electricity kit advanced Bright Sparks322011£160.98£160.98
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Brightsparks Renewable Energy Kit Advanced: A hands‑on kit for exploring solar power, hand generation and circuits. Used for STEM learning about renewable energy and electricity.
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Charles law apparatus2181110£8.98£89.80
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Charles’ Law Capillary Tube: 400mm sealed capillary tube with mm/cm scale for gas‑volume measurements. Used to demonstrate Charles’ Law using hot and cold water baths.
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UV lamp218211£18.23£18.23
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UV Light Source (Mains Powered): Rugged 4W UV lamp for fluorescence demonstrations. Used to show UV absorption and security markings in physics.
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Spare tube UV lamp code 2182218311£7.28£7.28
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Spare 4W UV Tube: Replacement tube for mains‑powered UV lamps. Used to maintain bright UV output for fluorescence investigations.
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Advanced electricity kit - Bright Sparks234611£161.25£161.25
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Brightsparks Advanced Electricity Kit: A modular circuit‑building kit with advanced components. Used to teach electrical circuits, energy transfer, and component behaviour.
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Bar magnets Alnico03361 pair10£8.48£84.80
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Alnico Bar Magnets 50 × 15 × 10 mm Pair: Pair of strong Alnico bar magnets with keepers; used to demonstrate magnetism, polarity and magnetic field patterns.
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Horse shoe magnet Alcomax189615£3.83£19.15
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Horseshoe Magnet Alnico 25mm: Compact red U‑magnet with keeper. Used to show magnetic fields and pole behaviour.
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Neodymium disc magnets 10 x 4mm1972105£6.33£31.65
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Neodymium Disc Magnets 10×4mm (10): Strong rare‑earth magnets. Used for field mapping and magnetic‑force investigations.
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Eddy current/ Lenzs law kit138111£16.18£16.18
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Lenz’s Law Demonstrator: Open/closed loop demonstrator for induction. Used to show electromagnetic induction effects.
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Density cubes0842set of 7 metals5£14.55£72.75
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Metal Cubes Set of 7 (20 mm): Cubes of brass, lead, zinc, copper, aluminium, iron and tin, each 20 mm; used to compare density, magnetism and thermal conductivity.
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Masses Brass 1Kg 10 x 100g035815£24.08£120.40
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Brass Mass Set 1000 g with Hanger: Set of nine 100 g slotted masses plus 100 g hanger for high‑load experiments; used for Newton’s laws, pulleys and advanced force investigations.
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Masses 1kg112112£11.57£23.14
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Slotted Mass 1 kg: A durable large‑format slotted mass. Used for force, motion, and Newton’s laws experiments.
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Masses Zinc/Aluminium Cast Alloy 10 x 10g093511£4.08£4.08
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Mass & Hanger Set 100 g: Cast‑alloy 9×10 g masses plus 10 g hanger, powder‑coated; used for Hooke’s law, Newton’s laws, moments and dynamics experiments.
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Brass mass set 250g hanger - 5,10,20,50g1414set10£12.93£129.30
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Brass Mass Set 250g with Hanger: Slotted brass masses with hanger. Used for force, motion, and Hooke’s law work.
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Extension Springs1127101£5.65£5.65
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Extension Springs Pack of 10: A set of identical extension springs. Used for Hooke’s law and spring constant investigations.
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Youngs modulus101311£36.41£36.41
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Young’s Modulus Apparatus: A precise device for measuring wire extension. Used to investigate elasticity and calculate Young’s modulus.
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Set of 6 wires for Youngs modulus2186set of 61£3.73£3.73
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Young’s Modulus Wire Set (6 Wires): Six 6‑metre metal wires (brass, copper, steel) in 21/22 SWG. Used to calculate Young’s Modulus in tensile tests.
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Magnetic field plates1002set1£20.78£20.78
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Magnetic Field Demonstrator x4 Plates: Plates that clearly show magnetic field lines without mess. Used to observe magnetic fields and polarity in class.
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Alloy Masses 1kg x 100g1095set10£16.71£167.10
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Mass & Hanger Set 1000 g: A set of cast‑alloy masses with hanger. Used for force, acceleration, and Hooke’s law investigations.
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Whitney bay smoke cell185711£15.18£15.18
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Smoke Cell: Brownian‑motion viewing chamber with lighting. Used to show random particle movement under a microscope.
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Micrometer digital035911£59.98£59.98
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Digital Micrometer 0-25 mm: Precision micrometer with 0.001 mm resolution and LCD display; used in physics/engineering lessons for accurate measurement of thickness and small components.
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Simple microscope - For use with smoke cell182311£69.98£69.98
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Student Microscope LED 600×: Durable microscope with LED or mirror lighting. Used to observe cells, tissues, and microorganisms.
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Microscope camera 235511£337.21£337.21
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Euromex CMEX USB‑2 Microscope Camera 12 MP: A 12‑megapixel digital camera for capturing microscope images. Used for displaying and analysing specimens in biology lessons.
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Biconcave lenses 100mm98301101£10.00£10.00
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Double Concave Lens 50 mm FL -100 mm: 50 mm optically‑worked double concave lens (FL −100 mm) with polished edges for divergence and ray‑diagram studies.
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Biconcave lenses 200mm8302110£0.77£7.70
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Double Concave Lens 50mm FL 200mm: 50 mm diameter worked‑glass concave lens (FL 200 mm) for studying light divergence and optics principles.
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Biconcave lenses 500mm8303110£0.77£7.70
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Double Concave Lens 50mm FL 500mm: High‑quality 50 mm concave lens with 500 mm focal length for long‑path optical demonstrations.
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Biconvex lenses 100mm9301101£8.00£8.00
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Double Convex Lens 50 mm FL 100 mm: 50 mm diameter, 100 mm focal‑length worked‑glass lens for close‑focus optical experiments.
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Biconvex lenses 200mm9302101£7.00£7.00
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Double Convex Lens 50 mm FL 200 mm: Medium‑range 200 mm focal‑length convex lens with polished edges for refraction studies.
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Biconvex lenses 500mm9300101£6.00£6.00
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Double Convex Lens 50 mm FL 500 mm: Optically‑true 50 mm diameter lens, 500 mm focal length, polished edges for long‑range ray work.
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Lense holder wooden0775120£1.07£21.40
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Wooden Lens Holder (up to 75 mm): V‑slot wooden stand for holding convex or concave lenses/mirrors; used in optics for refraction, reflection and focal‑length demonstrations.
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Mirrors plain0315103£3.65£10.95
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Plane Glass Mirrors 150 × 50 mm Pk10: Pack of ten slim unmounted plane mirrors for optical demonstrations; used for reflection, symmetry and ray‑box experiments.
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Box set of 7 acrylic blocks2187set of 72£19.43£38.86
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Acrylic Optical Blocks Set (7‑Piece): Clear acrylic prisms and lenses in storage box. Used for refraction, TIR, and ray‑tracing optics work.
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Diffraction grating slides2188set1£22.68£22.68
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Diffraction Gratings Slide (100/300/600 lines/mm): Triple‑grating slide for wave‑interference experiments. Used to explore spectra and light wavelengths.
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Spectrometer091911£193.41£193.41
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Spectrometer (Advanced KS5): Precision optical spectrometer with 0.1° vernier, adjustable telescope, collimator and prism table; used for prism dispersion, diffraction and refractive‑index measurements.