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Title: Thermal Conductivity of Metals
PIRA: 4B 30.20

Demonstrates: How different metals conduct heat at different rates.
Description: Six rods of different metals radiate from a central hub. Each rod has a steel ball at the end of it. When the center hub is heated the balls drop off at varying rates depending on the thermal conductivity of each metal.

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Notes: Attach steel balls with wax. Unavailable in 114/116. Math Description: None.

Size: 30" h x 20" w. Condition: Good. Hazard: Propane torch is used - it cou

Schematic: 4B 30.20 Tech Specs: None. Web Links:
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