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    A. Materials and Equipment: Iii. Methodology

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    The document describes the methodology for an experiment measuring thermal conductivity. It discusses the materials and equipment used, including a thermal conductivity apparatus with two copper samples of varying lengths, a Vernier caliper, graduated cylinder, and stopwatch. It then explains the experimental methods, which involve preparing the samples and apparatus, measuring temperatures over time while maintaining one temperature, and recording the results before cleaning up.

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    III.

    METHODOLOGY
    A. Materials and Equipment
    The main equipment used in this experiment was the Thermal Conductivity Apparatus (see
    set-up in figure 1). Two copper samples with the same diameter of 25.15 mm with varying lengths
    of 64.1 mm and 38.1 mm were used in the experiment. Other materials used were Vernier caliper,
    graduated cylinder, and stopwatch which are for the necessary measurements. The experiment was
    done with adequate supply of water.
    B. Methods
    Materials that were mentioned above were prepared before the start of the experiment. The
    diameter and height, as well as the distance of thermocouple holes of the copper samples were
    measured using a Vernier caliper. The diameter of the insulator is the same as the diameter of the
    samples. Thickness of insulator was also measured by Vernier Caliper. The ends of the sample
    were cleaned and made sure that it is free from dirt. The sample was then placed between the heater
    and the calorimeter block of the apparatus by pressing the clamping lever downward. The insulant
    was clamped between the two copper samples. After the positioning of sample, the clamping lever
    was released for the sample to be locked in place. The thermocouple wires were attached in in
    sequence according to the order oh holes on the sample. The potentiometer-measuring instrument
    was connected in front of the panel. The Dewar vessel was put into place to cover up the sample
    and the insulant between the samples. The thermometers were placed in the holes on the top of
    calorimeter base. Connections were thoroughly checked before turning on the apparatus. The water
    supply was turned on was adjusted. The volumetric flow rate was measured using a graduated
    cylinder. The water in the outlet was measured and being timed at the same time using a stopwatch.
    Temperature in the thermometers were checked to ensure that there is temperature gradient
    between the inlet and outlet water temperature. After checking, the unit was turned on. The current
    supply was adjusted until T4 reaches 240 °C. Temperature in T1, T2, and T3 were recorded. The
    temperature in T4 was maintained for 10 minutes. Temperature readings in T1, T2, T3, T4, W2,
    and W1 were recorder every 2 minutes.
    After the experiment, the apparatus was turned off and unplugged. The area around the
    apparatus was cleaned. And, the materials used were properly returned.
    C. Sketch/Diagram

    Figure 1. Thermal Conductivity Apparatus, Experimental Set-up

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