Separating Sawdust and Iron
Description: This is done with a magnet. It can also done by density; the wood floats on water.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Sawdust, Magnet, Density, Wood, Float
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Mild flammability hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Hard to see or perceive results
- Good reliability
- Time to results is low
- Some connection from demo to course material
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
- Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
Class: Physical Properties
Division: General
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