Hb-3 Ball And Ring (1)

Aim

To demonstrate thermal expansion.

Apparatus

  • Ball and ring apparatus
  • Bunsen burner

Ball & Ring 1

Ball and Ring Apparatus.

Description

The apparatus consists of a ball and ring constructed so that at room temperature the ball just passes through the ring. On heating the ball in the bunsen flame, expansion is demonstrated by the ball being unable to pass through the ring.

Video

Safety Notes

Ball and Ring 1 SOP-5