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ERIC Number: EJ328677
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Maximum Density of Water.
Greenslade, Thomas B., Jr.
Physics Teacher, v23 n8 p474-77 Nov 1985
Discusses a series of experiments performed by Thomas Hope in 1805 which show the temperature at which water has its maximum density. Early data cast into a modern form as well as guidelines and recent data collected from the author provide background for duplicating Hope's experiments in the classroom. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Density (Matter), High Schools, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Temperature, Water
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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