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  Ball and Ring
Description:

Demonstrate thermal expansion of metal
Notes:

The ball fits through the ring when both at room temperature. Heat up the ball and it expands so that it won't fit through the ring
Location:

LDR-J2. Also need a source of heat.
Image: Thermal expansion

 

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