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CENTRIFUGE 1D52.37

PURPOSE: To show how the g force is greatly increased by a centrifuge.

DESCRIPTION: A handcrank spins a centrifuge containing a dye colored mixture. The seperation of the mixture is clearly seen after spinning.

EQUIPMENT: Centrifuge, hand crank.

SETUP NOTES: Use a safety shield and spin slowly or the test tubes will fly apart like a dangerous projectile.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000