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Set-up Instructions for FL: ST - 5

Equipment and Locations

Item Location
Beaker Bottom dish of water Glassware Cabinet
Eye Dropper
50 mL beaker of soapy water
Paperclips  Set 11, Cabinet 3, Shelf 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set-up Instructions

1. Create a paperclip tool by bending the inside loop of a large paperclip upward at a right angle.  Create one for every lecture that this demonstration will be used for.

2. Create a soap solution by mixing dawn and water from the tap.  1 beaker will most likely be enough to last through multiple lectures.

3. Fill a beaker bottom dish approximately half way with water from the tap.  Provide fresh water in a clean dish for each lecture.

4. Provide an assortment of small paperclips to the lecturer.  After each lecture, provide replacement paperclips that are both free from soapy residue and completely dry.  

5.  Set apparatus on document camera and focus accordingly to provide the best possible view for the students.

**This demonstration will need to be reset between each lecture with fresh water and paperclips - the smallest amount of soap can create a significant change in future demonstrations.**