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--- demonstrations:4_thermodynamics:4a_thermal_properties_of_matter:sagging_wire:start [2019/02/14 23:33] – external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ demonstrations:4_thermodynamics:4a_thermal_properties_of_matter:sagging_wire:start [2019/04/26 22:46] (current) – demoroom
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 ====== Sagging Wire ======
-{{tag> needs_review untagged unlocated}}
+{{tag> lost thermodynamics thermal_expansion joule_heating unlocated}}
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 Displays current-created heat and its thermal effect on a wire
 Current flow
 Power from electricity (P = V*V/R)
 Heat expansion
 ===== Purpose =====
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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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-. 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
-. Place the weight in the center of the span
+  - Place the weight in the center of the span
-. 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
-. 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
-. The wire will start sagging to a maximum point
+  - The wire will start sagging to a maximum point
-. 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
 ===== Notes =====