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I7-31. Filled Conduction Bands

Purpose

To demonstrate that filled bands and empty bands are non-conductive; only partially filled bands are active.

Equipment

Three corked cola bottles with colored water as photographed.

Images

I7-31

Description

Three identical cola bottles are (1) empty, (2) filled completely, and (3) partially filled. Shake the bottles. Only the partially filled bottle responds to the external force.