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Searles bar: thermal conductivity of copper
This investigation fits in well in material properties where you can investigate and determine the thermal conductivity of a good conductor such as copper. Searle’s Bar apparatus is required for this, but you could develop your own by looking at CLEAPPS for advice.
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