Describe the ball and ring experiment

      

Describe the ball and ring experiment.

  

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Raphael
Procedure:
1. Obtain a ball and ring apparatus.
2. Pass the ball through the ring at room temperature and observe that it easily slips through.
3. Heat the ball using a Bunsen burner for one minute.
4. Try to pass the ball through the ring and observe what happens.
5. Let it cool for some time and try passing the ball again.
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Discussion:
When the ball is heated it expands and increases in diameter. This makes the ball not to pass through the ring. After cooling it is found that the ball slips through the ring easily again
raphael answered the question on October 9, 2018 at 18:47


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