A simple lab demonstrating energy transformation

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Slmplilied Boyl"s Law Demonslrallon Daniel W. Miller J 250 Highway A"""u. COIJi",to". Xe"lucky 410J 1

William C. Penker

Durand Unified Sclwou Durand, W;scon.;n 54736

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