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Title: Galileo's Thermometer
PIRA: 4A 10.20

Demonstrates: Temperature affecting various denisities of materials.
Description: A set of glass spheroid buoys of varying density in a glass cylinder arranged so the lowest floating ball represents the temperature. History and sources.

Instructions: Place on hot plate or bathe in ice water

Items Used: Galiliean Thermometer, hot plate, beaker of ice water

Notes: Do not go to extremes when heating or cooling. Math Description: None.

Size: 18 Condition: Excellent Hazard: None.

Schematic: 4A 10.20 Tech Specs: None. Web Links:
History: Purchased at Walgreens

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