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Equipments used in this experiment are (see Figure 1): Air track with blower, tow gliders, glider attachments (rubber-band yoke, flat blade, pin with cork attachment, wax insert attachment), two timing flags, two photogates, four 0.05kg masses. Adjust the plunger so that the front black ridge is on the 5 cc (cubic cm) mark (Figure 1). In part II, do not let the pressure sensor get in the water (see Firgure 2). Use the 'Lab programs -> 207 Labs -> Boyle's Law' (Figure 3) to record the data in part I. For part II, a different program 'Gas Law" should be used.

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• Perform the experiment ahead of time!
• For you and other's safety, don't touch the the metal beaker when it is being heated.
• Make sure that the students handle the wires and cables properly so they are not in contact with the hot plate!
• In part II, don't let the students unplug the rubber stopper.
• Double check to make sure all the hot plates have been turned off before you leave the room!

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