Ball and Ring

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

When both pieces are cool, the ball will not fit through the ring. When the ring is heated and the ball is pl;aced in Liquid Nitrogen, the ring expands, and the ball contracts so it will fit through the ring.

Location:

  • Ball and Ring: Drawer 52
  • Bunsen Burner: Dr. 55