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Identify a metal based on its density

The goal of this exercise is for your group to identify the composition of a small metal object. You will make a series of measurements and calculate its density, together with an uncertainty. Then you will use that density to pick several possible materials from a table of metals.

Here are the devices you will have:

You should follow these steps:


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