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Even Sir Isaac Newton would have been a fan of the Fan Cart!
Put the sail in place, and the cart stays still. Remove the sail, and watch it go! This inexpensive tool is perfect for opening up a discussion of Newton's laws of motion, inertia, acceleration, and action-reaction. Fan carts have typically been offered with many more gadgets at much higher prices, but for under $20, this makes it affordable for any classroom.
Teacher Recommend: "This Fan Cart gave me a way to produce near constant acceleration without the use of gravity. I liked the fact I could demonstrate Newton's 2nd Law by varying forces produced by the fan with different masses. It was a good way to show that acceleration is proportional to the net force over the mass."
Please Note: The Fan Cart's blades may break if they come into contact with an object while spinning. Inexpensive replacement blades are available.
Fan style and color may vary. Requires two AA batteries, not included.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
What’s Included
- Fan Cart
- Clear Plastic Sail
Features & Specs
Specifications
- Cart without sail: 5.5 inch (140mm) x 2.75 inch (70mm) x 5.25 inch (130mm)
- Cart with sail: 4.25 inch (110mm) x 4.25 inch
Accessories

AA Battery
Item #P8-5600
Slotted Mass Set with hanger
Item #P1-1073
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AA Battery Item # P8-5600 |
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$1.20 | 50 | $1.00 | ||
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Slotted Mass Set with hanger Item # P1-1073 |
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$95.00 | 6 | $88.50 |
Replacements

Fan Cart Replacement Fan Blades
Item #P4-1986-01
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Fan Cart Replacement Fan Blades Item # P4-1986-01 |
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$1.00 |
Conceptual Academy Videos
Newton's Second Law: Newton's Second Law of Motion
Regarding the durability of the fan blades, we acknowledge that while they are designed to withstand regular classroom use, they are made of plastic and may occasionally break under certain circumstances. To address this concern, we do offer replacement blades for purchase, and we recommend having some on hand to ensure uninterrupted classroom activities.
We also appreciate your feedback on the soldering quality. We will certainly communicate this concern to our manufacturer to ensure improvements in this area.
Customer satisfaction is very important to us and is why we offer a 90 day return policy. If you would like to return the items, please contact our customer service team at helpdesk@arborsci.com
- Angie