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4A30.2 Expansion of Ball and Ring

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Info

A metal ball passes easily through a metal ring; heat the ball with a bunsen burner, and it will no longer fit through.

Parts List

Expansion Ball in D. Thermo, 1A

Expansion Ring in D. Thermo, 1A

Bunsen Burner in D. Thermo, 1A

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Ball and Sleeve

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