PASCO TD-8558A THERMAL EXPANSION APPARATUS - Manual (Page 3)

012-04394C Thermal Expansion Apparatus
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Copyright, Warranty and Equipment Return .................................................. ii
INTRODUCTION:
Equipment .................................................................................................. 1
Additional Equipment Required ................................................................ 1
Notes on Temperature Measurement ......................................................... 1
Accepted Values for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion........................... 2
Changing Tubes ......................................................................................... 2
Replacement Parts ..................................................................................... 2
EXPERIMENT:
Measuring the Coefficient of Linear Expansion for Copper, Steel, and
Aluminum:
Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
Procedure ............................................................................................. 3
Data and Calculations .......................................................................... 4
Questions ............................................................................................. 5
Thermistor Conversion Table: ............................................................. 5
Teacher’s Guide ............................................................................................... 1
Technical Support ............................................................................................ 3
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