Physics – Sensors, Simulations & Equipment

Physics Go Direct® Standard Package (GDP-PHY-DX)

Complete Go Direct sensor bundle for physics: motion, force, light, temperature and more. Connects directly to mobile devices, Chromebooks or computers without additional equipment.

GDP-PHY-DX

Physics Go Direct® Starter Package (GDP-PHY-ST)

Starter Go Direct sensor package for physics. Ideal for beginning to teach kinematics, dynamics and more with cutting-edge Bluetooth technology.

GDP-PHY-ST

Physics LabQuest 3 Standard Package (LQ3-PHY-DX)

Standard physics package including LabQuest 3 interface and selected sensors for mechanics, electricity and optics. Color touchscreen with integrated WiFi.

LQ3-PHY-DX

Physics LabQuest 3 Starter Package (LQ3-PHY-ST)

Starter physics package with LabQuest 3 interface. Includes essential sensors to begin physics experiments in secondary school and university.

LQ3-PHY-ST

Go Direct® Motion Detector (GDX-MD)

Uses ultrasound to measure position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB directly to your device.

GDX-MD

Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor (GDX-FOR)

Combines a stable and accurate force sensor with a 3-axis accelerometer. Measures forces from ±0.01 N to ±50 N. Ideal for mechanics, collisions, circular motion and Newton's second law.

GDX-FOR

Go Direct® Acceleration Sensor (GDX-ACC)

Collect acceleration, rotation, and altitude data in the classroom or in the field. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for real-world motion physics.

GDX-ACC

Go Direct® Photogate (GDX-VPG)

Dual-gate sensor that accurately measures velocity and acceleration. Connects via Bluetooth or USB. Ideal for kinematics, free fall and inclined plane motion.

GDX-VPG

Go Direct® Projectile Launcher (GDX-PL)

Launches steel balls from 0° to 90° with built-in photogates and accelerometer to measure launch angle and speed. Ideal for 2D kinematics and projectile motion.

GDX-PL

Go Direct® Rotary Motion Sensor (GDX-RMS)

Study rotational inertia, conservation of angular momentum, and other rotational properties. 0.25° resolution and compatible with rotational motion accessory kits.

GDX-RMS

Go Direct® Centripetal Force System (GDX-CFAF)

The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor combined with the centripetal force apparatus is ideal for exploring rotational dynamics. Includes apparatus and sensor.

GDX-CFAF

Go Direct® Force Plate (GDX-FP)

Collect data on forces during stepping, jumping, and other human-scale actions. Connects via Bluetooth or USB. Force range from –2000 to +2000 N.

GDX-FP

Go Direct® 2-Axis Force Plate (GDX-FP2D)

Measures both lateral and normal forces during friction, jumping, and other investigations. Connects via Bluetooth or USB with a force range from –2000 to +2000 N.

GDX-FP2D

Go Direct® Structures & Materials Tester (GDX-VSMT)

Helps students evaluate structure and material strength by measuring applied load and deflection. Ideal for engineering and materials science.

GDX-VSMT

Go Direct® Voltage Probe (GDX-VOLT)

Wide input voltage range and high precision. Excellent for AC/DC circuit investigations, capacitor charging, RC circuits, rectifiers and more.

GDX-VOLT

Go Direct® Current Probe (GDX-CUR)

Measures electric currents in circuits. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for series and parallel circuit investigations, Ohm's Law and electrochemistry.

GDX-CUR

Go Direct® 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor (GDX-3MG)

Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at any point in space. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for electromagnets, coils and solenoids.

GDX-3MG

Go Direct® Static Charge (GDX-Q)

Allows students to easily measure and analyze static charges. Designed with affordability and ease of use in mind. Ideal for electrostatics and induction experiments.

GDX-Q

Go Direct® Radiation Monitor (GDX-RAD)

Detects alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Applications include nuclear counting statistics, shielding, and decay curves.

GDX-RAD

Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor (GDX-LC)

Powerful and versatile light sensor measuring light from visible to UV spectrum. Ideal for optics, photometry, reflection and refraction experiments.

GDX-LC

Go Direct® Emissions Spectrometer (GDX-SPEC-EM)

Enables emissions analysis and measurement of light-emitting sample spectra in the 350–900 nm range. Ideal for atomic spectroscopy and modern physics.

GDX-SPEC-EM

Go Direct® Pyranometer (GDX-PYR)

Measures the power of electromagnetic radiation in watts per square meter. Sensitive to near infrared, visible, and UV radiation. Ideal for solar energy and optics experiments.

GDX-PYR

Go Direct® Temperature Probe (GDX-TMP)

Rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and calorimetry experiments.

GDX-TMP

Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (GDX-ST)

Designed for low thermal mass or flexible applications. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for thermal conductivity and heat transfer experiments.

GDX-ST

Go Direct® Thermocouple (GDX-TC)

Affordable and easy-to-use sensor for experiments with extreme temperatures. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Very wide temperature range from -200°C to +1400°C.

GDX-TC

Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor (GDX-GP)

Measures the absolute pressure of a gas. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for thermodynamics, ideal gas laws and pressure-volume experiments.

GDX-GP

Go Direct® Sound Sensor (GDX-SND)

Easily capture and evaluate sound waveforms. Connects via Bluetooth® wireless or USB. Ideal for wave study, resonance, musical instruments and speed of sound experiments.

GDX-SND

Go Direct® Sensor Cart – Green (GDX-CART-G)

Cart with built-in wireless sensors for 1D dynamics and kinematics experiments. Connects directly via Bluetooth® or USB. Low friction, high precision.

GDX-CART-G

Go Direct® Sensor Cart – Yellow (GDX-CART-Y)

Second sensor cart for collision and Newton's force experiments. Connects directly via Bluetooth® or USB. Compatible with the green cart for two-body experiments.

GDX-CART-Y

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts 1.2 m (DTS-GDX)

Completely wireless system that simplifies experiment setup. Allows basic experiments with or without the track. Includes 1.2 m track and two Go Direct® sensor carts.

DTS-GDX

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts 2.2 m (DTS-GDX-LONG)

Wireless dynamics system with 2.2 m track. Ideal for experiments requiring longer travel: kinematics, collisions and energy conservation at a larger scale.

DTS-GDX-LONG

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder 1.2 m (DTS-EC)

The Motion Encoder adds low-cost infrared tracking to the dynamics system. Allows students to study dynamics with precise position and velocity measurement.

DTS-EC

Dynamics Cart and Track System 1.2 m (DTS)

Provides students the tools to explore kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy. Versatile system compatible with most Vernier sensors and accessories.

DTS

Dual-Range Force Sensor (DFS-BTA)

Use in friction, simple harmonic motion, collision impact, or centripetal force experiments. Two ranges: ±10 N and ±50 N. Compatible with all LabQuest interfaces.

DFS-BTA

Motion Detector (MD-BTD)

Measures position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects using ultrasound. Compatible with LabQuest interfaces. Ideal for kinematics, dynamics and motion study.

MD-BTD

Photogate (VPG-BTD)

Study free fall, rolling objects, collisions and pendulums with high precision. Compatible with LabQuest and TI-84 interfaces. Essential in high school and university physics labs.

VPG-BTD

Magnetic Field Sensor (MG-BTA)

Study the field around permanent magnets, coils and electrical devices. Rotating sensor tip for maximum flexibility. Compatible with LabQuest interfaces.

MG-BTA

3-Axis Accelerometer (3D-BTA)

Three internal accelerometers mounted orthogonally to analyze components of complex accelerations. Range ±49 m/s². Frequency response up to 100 Hz.

3D-BTA

25-g Accelerometer (ACC-BTA)

Great for studying large one-dimensional accelerations such as collisions, rocket launches or crash test experiments. Range ±245 m/s².

ACC-BTA

Low-g Accelerometer (LGA-BTA)

For studying one-dimensional acceleration in a wide variety of experiments and demonstrations. Range ±49 m/s². Ideal for smooth motion studies and vibrations.

LGA-BTA

Charge Sensor (CRG-BTA)

Functions as an electronic electroscope for quantitative measurements when studying charging by induction, friction or contact. Widely used in electrostatics.

CRG-BTA

Current Probe (DCP-BTA)

Measures currents in low-voltage AC and DC circuits or for electrochemistry experiments. Range ±0.6 A. Compatible with all Vernier interfaces.

DCP-BTA

Differential Voltage Probe (DVP-BTA)

For exploring basic principles of electricity. Measures voltages in low voltage AC and DC circuits. Range ±6 V. Ideal for RC, RL and RLC circuit analysis.

DVP-BTA

Voltage Probe (VP-BTA)

Simple probe that measures potential difference relative to ground. Compatible with any Vernier interface. Ideal for basic electrical circuit experiments.

VP-BTA

30-Volt Voltage Probe (30V-BTA)

Measures voltages in the range of -30 to +30 volts. Compatible with LabQuest interfaces. Ideal for power electronics, high voltage circuits and motors.

30V-BTA

Gas Pressure Sensor (GPS-BTA)

Monitors pressure changes of a gas in chemistry and biology experiments. Range 0 to 210 kPa. Compatible with LabQuest interfaces. Ideal for gas laws experiments.

GPS-BTA

Light Sensor (LS-BTA)

Approximates the human eye spectral response. For inverse square law experiments or studying polarizers, reflectivity, photosynthesis and photoelectric effect.

LS-BTA

Microphone (MCA-BTA)

Display and study waveforms from voices and musical instruments. Works well for speed of sound, frequency spectrum and acoustic resonance experiments.

MCA-BTA

Sound Level Sensor (SLS-BTA)

Simple, easily-operated sensor to measure and investigate sound levels in classroom environments. Range 55 to 110 dB. Ideal for acoustics and wave phenomena.

SLS-BTA

Thermocouple (TCA-BTA)

Simple and rugged sensor for measuring temperature in the range of -200°C to 1400°C. Low cost and wide range make it ideal for high temperature and thermodynamics experiments.

TCA-BTA

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe (TMP-BTA)

Rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor. Can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids and bases. Range -40°C to 135°C.

TMP-BTA

Rotary Motion Sensor (RMV-BTD)

Study rotational inertia, conservation of angular momentum and additional rotational properties. Compatible with LabQuest interfaces. 0.25° resolution.

RMV-BTD

Vernier Energy Sensor (VES-BTA)

Easy way to quantify voltage, current, power and energy output of small wind turbines and solar panels. Ideal for renewable energy and circuit experiments.

VES-BTA

Power Amplifier (PAMP)

Use as a power supply for DC and AC circuit investigations or to drive speakers, lamps and DC motors. Generates sine, square and sawtooth waves.

PAMP

CBR 2 Motion Detector (CBR2)

Connects directly to Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculators, eliminating the need for an additional interface. Ideal for physics with TI-84.

CBR2

Optics Expansion Kit (OEK)

Add to the Dynamics Cart and Track System for optics experiments: image formation with lenses and light sources. Includes converging and diverging lenses, screen and light source.

OEK

Mirror Set for Optics Expansion Kit (M-OEK)

Extends the Optics Expansion Kit to study image formation by concave and convex mirrors. Includes concave, convex and flat mirrors.

M-OEK

Color Mixer Kit (CM-OEK)

Additive and subtractive color mixing experiments, easy and convenient. Includes colored LEDs, filters and experiment guides. Compatible with the light sensor.

CM-OEK

Polarizer/Analyzer for Optics Expansion Kit (PAK-OEK)

Extends the Optics Expansion Kit to study light polarization. Use with the Rotary Motion Sensor to record analyzer angle along with light intensity.

PAK-OEK

Diffraction Apparatus (DAK)

Maps light intensity vs. position for various slit geometries. Track required. Includes linear positioning system and position sensor.

DAK

Spectrum Tube Single Power Supply (ST-SPS)

Ultra-safe design for viewing gas discharge spectral lines. Compatible with hydrogen, helium, neon, argon, nitrogen and other gas tubes. Ideal for atomic physics.

ST-SPS

Electrostatics Kit (ESK-CRG)

Allows students to perform a range of electrostatics experiments with the Vernier Charge Sensor. Includes rods, cloths, charging materials and lab guides.

ESK-CRG

High-Voltage Electrostatics Kit (HVEK-CRG)

Investigate charge distribution on a sphere, charge transfer between two spheres, charging by induction and electrostatic shielding. Safe for classroom use.

HVEK-CRG

Vernier Circuit Board 2 (VCB2)

Convenient platform for circuit labs, from basic series and parallel circuits to RLC circuits. Many components are pre-installed on the board, reducing setup time.

VCB2

Solenoid 700-Turn (PHY-SN700)

700-turn solenoid perfect for exploring Faraday's Law. Ideal for electromagnetic induction and AC generation experiments in physics class.

PHY-SN700

Inductor (IND)

Air-core inductor made from 20 gauge copper wire with 5 mH inductance and low resistance. Metal core can be added to increase inductance. Ideal for RL and RLC circuits.

IND

Resonance Apparatus (RES-APP)

For the classic experiment of determining the speed of sound using the resonance principle in a tube closed at one end. Compatible with the Vernier Microphone.

RES-APP

Extech Digital DC Power Supply (EXPS)

Provides constant current or constant voltage for physics activities that require DC power. Range: 0-30V / 0-5A. Ideal for circuit and electronics experiments.

EXPS

Frequency Generator (FGEN-PAMP)

Generates sine, square, sawtooth and triangle waves at a wide range of frequencies. Use with the Power Amplifier for mechanical wave experiments.

FGEN-PAMP

Vernier Projectile Launcher (VPL)

Investigate important 2D kinematics concepts. Classic design with adjustable angle from 0° to 70°. Used with photogates and Vernier accessories for projectile experiments.

VPL

Bumper and Launcher Kit (BLK)

Accessories for experiments with the Dual-Range Force Sensor and Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor. Includes magnetic and rubber bumpers for different collision types.

BLK

Fan Cart (CART-F)

Large fan on a light-weight cart. Allows students to perform kinematics and dynamics experiments with constant acceleration without using strings or pulleys.

CART-F

Picket Fence (PF)

Has eight opaque bars spaced every 5 cm. Drop through a photogate for precise free-fall acceleration measurements with uncertainty <0.1%.

PF

Springs Set (SPRINGS)

Kit of 6 springs, 6 cm long and 0.8 cm in diameter. Three springs with 3 N/m spring constant and three with 10 N/m. Ideal for simple harmonic motion experiments.

SPRINGS

Friction Block (PHY-FRBL)

Investigate static and kinetic friction using this 5 cm cube with a hook. The block includes four different surface materials to test on your lab table.

PHY-FRBL

Hanging Mass Set 250 g (PHY-HM250)

Brass slotted hanging masses, essential equipment for the physics laboratory. Includes various mass values. Ideal for Newton's second law and pulley system experiments.

PHY-HM250

Meter Stick (PHY-METER)

Premium hardwood meter stick with centimeter markings on both sides and metal end caps. Essential measurement tool for any physics laboratory.

PHY-METER

Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro – 1-Year License (GAP-1YR)

Boost engagement and foster collaboration in science classes. Award-winning app giving students the ability to collect, analyze and share sensor data. Site license, unlimited seats.

GAP-1YR

Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro – 3-Year License (GAP-3YR)

3-year site license for Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro software. Same full functionality at the best price per year. Ideal for multi-year contracts.

GAP-3YR

Vernier Video Analysis® – 1-Year License (VVA-1YR)

Video analysis app allowing students to use their mobile devices to record and analyze motion. Ideal for kinematics, sports and dynamics. Site license, unlimited seats.

VVA-1YR

Vernier Video Analysis® – 3-Year License (VVA-3YR)

3-year site license for Vernier Video Analysis®. Motion analysis using videos recorded with smartphones or cameras. Ideal for multi-year contracts.

VVA-3YR

Física con Vernier – Spanish Edition E-Book (PWV-ES-E)

35 introductory physics experiments in Spanish: mechanics, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. For introductory physics courses in high school and university.

PWV-ES-E

Physics with Vernier – Print + E-Book (PWV)

35 experiments in mechanics, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Print book + E-Book. Includes student and teacher guides. For introductory physics.

PWV

Advanced Physics with Vernier – Mechanics (PHYS-AM)

Teach mechanics concepts at college physics, AP Physics or IB Physics level. Includes advanced kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, rotation and oscillations experiments.

PHYS-AM

Advanced Physics with Vernier – Beyond Mechanics (PHYS-ABM)

Continues with advanced experiments: electricity, magnetism, optics, waves and modern physics. Ideal for AP Physics and advanced university physics courses.

PHYS-ABM

Sensor Cart Physics (HSB-SCP-E)

25 guided-inquiry investigations. Stimulating structure to explore introductory through AP-level concepts. Designed for use with Vernier Go Direct® Sensor Carts.

HSB-SCP-E

Vernier Video Analysis: Conservation Laws and Forces (HSB-VVACLF-E)

Explores mechanics topics beyond basic motion: energy conservation and 2D collisions using video analysis. Requires Vernier Video Analysis®.

HSB-VVACLF-E

Physics Explorations and Projects (PEP)

Over 30 guided-inquiry investigations to explore and analyze key physics concepts aligned with NGSS. Print book + E-Book for secondary school.

PEP

EduMedia Primary – Physics

Interactive physics simulations for primary education: motion, forces, light, sound and basic electricity. Institutional web access, no installation.

EduMedia Secondary – Physics

Over 300 interactive physics simulations: mechanics, kinematics, optics, waves, electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics. Institutional web access, no installation.

Basic Electricity – GDX

Set to investigate basic electricity laws: Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Rule, capacitor charging/discharging and RLC circuits.

REED-9010-GDX

Biot-Savart Law – GDX

Determine the magnetic field constant and calculate the field in a solenoid. Includes universal power supply. Compatible with Go Direct magnetic field sensor.

REEE05-GDX

Electric Field in Plate Capacitors – GDX

Investigation of parallel plate capacitance: inverse proportionality with spacing and the effect of different dielectric materials.

REEE17-GDX

Helmholtz Coils – GDX

Observe the magnetic field distribution along the axis of Helmholtz coils using the Go Direct 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor. Includes DC current supply.

REEE09-GDX

Induction with Pendulum – GDX

Study the induced current generated by the relative motion of a coil and a magnet. Current is a function of the magnetic field and pendulum oscillation.

REEE19-GDX

Air Track – GDX

Air track system for kinematics and collision experiments with minimal friction. Compatible with Vernier Go Direct sensors.

REME03-GDX

Free Fall and Atwood's Machine – GDX

Determine system acceleration in an Atwood Machine applying Newton's 2nd Law and measure gravitational acceleration using Go Direct photogates.

REME05-GDX

Gyroscope – GDX

Explore rotational, precession and nutation motions. Angular speed, precession rate and nutation angle are measured with Vernier rotary motion sensors.

REME25-GDX

Maxwell Disc – GDX

Verify the conservation of mechanical energy in a system with gravitational potential energy, translational and rotational kinetic energy.

REME21-GDX

Simple Pendulum – GDX

Examine period variables: mass, angle and length. Calculate period with photogate and timer. Includes energy conservation and kinetic-to-potential energy conversion experiments.

REME07-GDX

Advanced Optics with Brewster – GDX

Experiments in reflection, refraction, polarization, Brewster's Angle, dispersion in prisms, Snell's Law and focal lengths of convex and concave lenses and mirrors.

REOP15-GDX

Specific Heat of Solids and Liquids – GDX

Investigate heat and specific heat. Explore the transformation between electrical energy and heat using a calorimeter with Go Direct sensors. Includes universal power supply.

RETE04-GDX

Heat of Combustion – GDX

Calculate the heat capacity ratio of various gases using Go Direct temperature and gas pressure sensors. Observe heat change during gas expansion.

RETE09-GDX

Ideal Gas Law – GDX

Measure ideal gas pressure and temperature, verify Gay-Lussac's, Boyle's and Charles' Laws, and experimentally calculate the universal gas constant.

RETE06-GDX

Clément-Desormes – GDX

Calculate the heat capacity ratio of gases with Go Direct temperature and pressure sensors (required, not included). Observe heat change during gas expansion.

RETE08-GDX

Optics Sets – Eisco

Complete optics kits with lenses, prisms, mirrors and light sources. Ideal for secondary and university. Include experiment guides.

Mechanics & Electricity Sets – Eisco

Classic lab equipment: inclined planes, pendulums, springs, electrical circuits and electromagnetism. Durable for institutional use.

Electromagnetism – VR Lab Academy

Immersive electromagnetism experiments in VR and PC: electric and magnetic fields, induction, circuits and electromagnetic waves. Available on Meta Quest and desktop.

Mechanics – VR Lab Academy

Virtual mechanics labs: forces, motion, collisions, energy and work. Explore complex principles without the limitations of a traditional laboratory.

Modern Physics – VR Lab Academy

Virtual modern physics experiments without high equipment investment: photoelectric effect, atomic spectroscopy and quantum physics. Student progress tracking included.