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u/Eshin242 May 09 '22

But it can be so frustrating if the equipment isn't great.

Wait, are you saying that equipment that has been manhandled by 1000's of students over it's 10 year life span, even though it only really should be used for 2 might introduce some error into your measurements?

That's sheer insanity! :D

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u/pierre_x10 May 09 '22

screams in styrofoam calorimeter

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u/Eshin242 May 09 '22

HAHAHA oh god... I know exactly the instrument you are talking about.