‘s Gravesande’s Ring

‘s Gravesande’s Ring A ‘s Gravesande’s ring is an apparatus for demonstrating thermal expansion and contraction, a fundamental principle in thermodynamics. Named after Dutch scientist Willem ‘s Gravesande, the apparatus consists of two main components: a brass ring, and a brass ball slightly smaller in diameter than the ring. The ball can pass freely through the ring when both are at the same temperature. However, when the ball is heated, it undergoes thermal expansion and no longer fits through the ring. Once it cools down, it contracts and is again able to pass through. At a microscopic level, when the brass ball is heated, the kinetic energy of its molecules increases. This heightened energy causes the molecules to vibrate more vigorously and take up more space, leading to an increase in the overall size of the ball. The demonstration could also be reversed by cooling the ring instead of heating the ball. When the ring is cooled, its molecules lose kinetic energy and vibrate less intensely, causing the ring to contract slightly. If cooled enough, the ring’s diameter would decrease to the point where the previously fitting ball can no longer pass through. Note: The ‘s in ‘s Gravesande’s name is a feature of Dutch grammar. It is a contraction of the old Dutch possessive, equivalent to the English “of the” or “from”. Thermal Expansion Calculator ‘s Gravesande’s Ring A ‘s Gravesande’s ring is an apparatus for demonstrating thermal expansion and contraction, a fundamental principle in thermodynamics. Named after Dutch scientist Willem ‘s Gravesande, the apparatus consists of two main components: a brass ring, and a brass ball slightly smaller in diameter than the ring. The ball can pass freely through the ring when both are at the same temperature. However, when the ball is heated, it undergoes thermal expansion and no longer fits through the ring. Once it cools down, it contracts and is again able to pass through. At a microscopic level, when the brass ball is heated, the kinetic energy of its molecules increases. This heightened energy causes the molecules to vibrate more vigorously and take up more space, leading to an increase in the overall size of the ball. The demonstration could also be reversed by cooling the ring instead of heating the ball. When the ring is cooled, its molecules lose kinetic energy and vibrate less intensely, causing the ring to contract slightly. If cooled enough, the ring’s diameter would decrease to the point where the previously fitting ball can no longer pass through. Note: The ‘s in ‘s Gravesande’s name is a feature of Dutch grammar. It is a contraction of the old Dutch possessive, equivalent to the English “of the” or “from”. Thermal Expansion Calculator × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info FREE Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Canvas Tool Roll Ceramic Tumbling Media – Bulk Box Wooden Slide Storage Box Windowpane Oyster Shells – Bulk Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Stemcell Science Shop Postage Shipping is FREE for this item Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are not accepted Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by