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demonstrations:4_thermodynamics:4a_thermal_properties_of_matter:sagging_wire:start [2019/04/26 22:45]
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-  ​Nickel wire (currently missing)  +  ​Nickel wire (currently missing)  
-  ​200g weight +  ​200g weight 
-  ​Power supply with two leads +  ​Power supply with two leads 
-  ​Two stands  ​+  ​Two stands  ​
  
  
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-1. Tie the nickel wire between the two stands at a considerable distance (The longer the distance, the more sagging will occur  +  - Tie the nickel wire between the two stands at a considerable distance (The longer the distance, the more sagging will occur  
-2. Place the weight in the center of the span  +  ​- ​Place the weight in the center of the span  
-3. Attach the alligator clips of the leads to the ends of the wire  +  ​- ​Attach the alligator clips of the leads to the ends of the wire  
-4. Flick the power supply switch to 12 volts and turn the knob clockwise to its maximum  +  ​- ​Flick the power supply switch to 12 volts and turn the knob clockwise to its maximum  
-5. The wire will start sagging to a maximum point  +  ​- ​The wire will start sagging to a maximum point  
-6. Turn the power off and the wire will return to its original position  ​+  ​- ​Turn the power off and the wire will return to its original position  ​
  
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