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Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Specific Gravity: Metal Cube Set, c1970s
... ferrous cubes... gravity scientific instrument ferrous cubes brass copper steel ...Used in the Physics laboratory for calculating/confirming relative density, or specific gravity, of given metal samples.10 x 2.5 cm metal cubes of differing types of metal, for measuring specific gravity of different metals. Contained in a white cardboard box.Number on each designating the material made frommetal cubes, specific gravity, scientific instrument, ferrous cubes, brass, copper, steel, lead -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instruments, Specific Gravity: Metal Cubes - boxed set of seven
Used in Physics Laboratory at Ballarat School of Mines for calculating/confirming relative density (or the specific gravity) of given metal samples. This would have been in Elementary physics experiments.A set of seven 2-cm cubes, individually numbered 1 - 7, in a hinged-lid storage box with black surface finish.Number and metal of cubes: 1) Brass; 2) Lead; 3) Steel; 4) Copper; 5) Aluminium; 6) ? a ferrous alloy; 7) ? a ferrous alloy.physics, laboratory, ballarat school of mines, relative density, specific gravity, metal, elementary physics, brass, lead, steel, copper, aluminium, ferrous alloy