Large Ball and Ring Stand , 4A30.20
Location:
Cabinet: Thermodynamics Cabinet
Bay: (A3)
Shelf: #1
Description:
This demonstration has a ball and ring with stand. It demonstrates the thermal expansion of the material by heating the ball.
Equipment |
Location |
ID Number |
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A ring with stand and a ball with hanger |
4A30.20 |
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Burner with an iron ring tripod and wire net screen |
location |
NA |
An iron ring tripod and a screen |
location |
NA |
Safety grove and glasses |
location |
NA |
Setup:
- Make sure that you have all apparatus in above table.
- Install the burner gas tube with the gas source.
- Make sure that you have the gas switch off and in the right pressure that you want before you turn it on.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- Use caution with the burner.
- Wear safety glasses and grove for your safety.
Demonstration:
This demonstration show the thermal expansion property of the material which is the tendency of matter to change volume corresponding to the temperature changes.
- First, show students that the ball can get through the ring.
- Heat the ball by the burner. It may take a lot of time, so just put it on the iron ring tripod and heat it.
- Then Put the ball over the ring. This time the ball should cannot get through the ring.
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