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Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Particle Theory of Matter - Conduction

The Dropping pins Experiment

Aim: To observe conduction along a metal rod.

Equipment: A metal rod, retort stand and clamp, Bunsen burner, petroleum jelly, 5-10 drawing pins, a stopwatch.

Method:
1. Set up and light a bunsen burner.
2. Smear a small amount of petroleum jelly on to the head of each drawing pin.
3. Attach the drawing pins at even intervals along the length of the metal rod.
4. Clamp one end of the metal rod to a retort stand.
5. Position the retort stand so the unclamped end of the metal rod is in the bunsen flame and start the stopwatch.
6. Record the time it takes for each pin to drop in the table below.

Pin Number
Time to Drop
1
1min. 13sec.
2
4min. 24sec.
3
6min. 25sec.
4
8min. 24sec.
5
10min. 31sec

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