Comparative Heat Capacity

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Description:

The three metal specimens are mounted on the support rod, and heated in boiling water to insure they come to a uniform temperature. Each Specimen are placed on a flat sheet of wax. The depth to which the metal specimens sink is a measure of the specific capacity of each.

Location:

  • Apparatus Location
  • Wax: Drawer 47