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Apparatus


  • 4 empty cleaned cans of tomato paste having identical dimensions
  • 4 identical cans of spray paint from Testors, 85 grams – Gloss White # 1245, Yellow # 1214, Gloss Brown # 1240 and Gloss Black # 1247. Each empty can was sprayed with a different colour of paint and the paint was allowed to dry before starting the experiment
  • Source of light – Globe Halogen Work light, 120V, 250 Watts, 60Hz
  • Thermometer Alcohol -20ºC to 110ºC
  • Clock for measuring time
  • Tap water at 22ºC;
  • Measuring cup to measure 100 ml/can
  • Poster Board, A-4 paper, laptop – for project display