Loop-The-Loop Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-PL-12353
Loop-The-Loop Apparatus (SKU SCL-PL-12353) is a classic demonstration in which a ball rolls down an incline and travels round a vertical loop, showing conservation of mechanical energy and the need for centripetal force. The track is mounted on a wooden base and comes with one rubber and one steel ball. It suits Class 9 and Class 11 physics and college mechanics. The apparatus is manufactured by Science Lab Supplies at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, and dispatched straight from there to schools, colleges, distributors and tender buyers.
Specifications
The apparatus stands 20 in (about 508 mm) high on a wooden base measuring 16.25 × 3.875 in (about 413 × 98 mm), with a 7.5 in (about 191 mm) diameter loop. Two balls of 1 in (25.4 mm) diameter, one rubber and one steel, let students compare how different balls travel the track.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-PL-12353 |
| Height | 20 in (about 508 mm) |
| Base | Wooden, 16.25 × 3.875 in (about 413 × 98 mm) |
| Loop diameter | 7.5 in (about 191 mm) |
| Balls | One rubber ball and one steel ball, each 1 in (25.4 mm) diameter |
| Demonstrates | Conservation of mechanical energy; centripetal force |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Loop-The-Loop Apparatus
Teachers use the loop to show potential energy turning into kinetic energy as the ball descends, and to show that the ball needs enough speed at the top of the loop for gravity to supply the centripetal force. Releasing the ball from different heights lets students find the lowest start point that completes the loop.
- Class 9 physics (work and energy): conversion between potential and kinetic energy.
- Class 11 physics (work, energy and power): motion in a vertical circle and the minimum speed at the top.
- College mechanics demonstrations: comparing the rubber and steel balls to discuss energy losses and rolling.
Standard Scope of Supply
The apparatus is supplied as the track with its vertical loop mounted on the wooden base, together with one rubber ball and one steel ball of 1 in diameter. Any further accessories you want, for example timing equipment, can be listed as separate items on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Whether you need one loop for the teacher's bench or several for a physics department, the quotation sets out packing, delivery time and price for exactly that number. Mechanics items such as a circular-motion apparatus or projectile launcher can join the same quotation for a school physics lab equipment order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Loop-The-Loop Apparatus demonstrate?
It demonstrates conservation of mechanical energy as the ball rolls down the incline, and centripetal force as the ball travels round the vertical loop. Students can link release height to whether the ball completes the loop.
Why are two different balls supplied?
One rubber ball and one steel ball, both 1 in in diameter, are included so students can compare how two materials run the same track and discuss energy lost to rolling and friction.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
The company is the manufacturer, not a trader. This apparatus is produced in its own factory in Saha, Ambala, India, and you receive the quotation straight from the manufacturing unit.
How big is the apparatus?
It stands 20 in (about 508 mm) high on a 16.25 × 3.875 in wooden base, and the loop is 7.5 in (about 191 mm) in diameter. Both balls, one rubber and one steel, are 1 in across.
Related Circular Motion and Energy Apparatus
These four items widen the energy and motion topics introduced by the loop: circular motion, projectile paths, momentum transfer and electronic timing. All of them can be priced on one quotation with the loop, giving a teacher several ways to present mechanics.
- Apparatus for Demonstrating Circular Motion — a second way to study centripetal force.
- Projectile Launcher — energy and motion in two dimensions.
- Newton's Cradle — momentum and energy transfer between balls.
- Electronic Timer with Photogates — timing moving objects in mechanics experiments.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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