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B4-12: ELASTIC LIMIT OF SOLDER SPRING

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the elastic limit for an inherently inelastic object.

DESCRIPTION: Place spring on overhead projector, and stretch and compress it. It will quickly become obvious when the elastic limit is exceeded.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Solder springs, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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