Objective: The objective of this experiment is to verify Newton's Law of Cooling, which states that
the rate of cooling of a hot object is directly proportional to the difference in temperature between the
object and its surroundings.
Materials:
•Newton's Law of Cooling apparatus (copper, calorimeter with a wooden lid)
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•Stop clock
w •Heater/burner
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d •Clamp stand
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•Two rubber stoppers with holes
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•Strong cotton thread
•Beaker
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