PHYS121
I6-52: ENTROPY - FOUR BALLS IN GAS DIFFUSION MODEL
Purpose:
Demonstrate that an ordered state is statistically possible.
I6-33: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - GAS PRESSURE
Purpose:
Model gas pressure.
I4-19: CONDENSATION OF STEAM - SODA CAN COLLAPSE
Category: I4 Changes of State
Purpose:
Surprising demonstration using condensation of steam.
I3-52: CONSTANT VOLUME GAS THERMOMETER - ABSOLUTE ZERO
Category: I3 Gases
Purpose:
Determine the value of absolute zero.
I3-19: LIFTING USING ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
Category: I3 Gases
Purpose:
Dramatically demonstrate an effect of air pressure.
I3-12: WATER BAROMETER - CAN CRUSHER
Category: I3 Gases
Purpose:
Illustrate a result of atmospheric pressure.
I2-27: THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND COPPER
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Show process of thermal equilibrium happening between touching aluminum and copper cylinders.
I1-01: THERMOMETERS
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Show several types of thermometers.
F4-11: LAMINAR AND TURBULENT FLOW OF AIR
Category: F4 Fluid in Motion
Purpose:
Demonstrate laminar and turbulent flow.
F4-01: VISCOSITY OF LIQUIDS
Category: F4 Fluid in Motion
Purpose:
Compare the viscosities of water and mineral oil.
F2-13: BOUYANCY - EXPANDING BALLOON CONUNDRUM
Category: F2 Buoyancy
Purpose:
Conundrum involving weight of an expanding balloon.
F2-07: BUOYANCY - PEPSI AND DIET PEPSI
Category: F2 Buoyancy
Purpose:
Show the difference in density between soft drinks with and without sugar.
F2-04: BUOYANCY - SPHERE AND WATER
Category: F2 Buoyancy
Purpose:
Challenge the students' thinking about the buoyant force by considering the question: "Will a round object, without a flat top and bottom surface, experience a buoyant force, as does a cylinder?"
F1-11: HYDRAULIC PRESS
Category: F1 Pressure in Static Fluids
Purpose:
Demonstrate dramatically Pascal's Law and the large forces attainable using hydraulic systems.
F1-05: DOES WATER SEEK ITS OWN LEVEL?
Category: F1 Pressure in Static Fluids
Purpose:
A trick to challenge the students.
F1-04: EQUILIBRIUM TUBES
Category: F1 Pressure in Static Fluids
Purpose:
Demonstrate that pressure is transmitted equally throughout a fluid.
F1-02: FLUID PRESSURE VS DEPTH - ANEROID GAUGE
Category: F1 Pressure in Static Fluids
Purpose:
Show water pressure versus depth with an aneroid gauge.
D2-05: DUMBBELL - VARIABLE MOMENT OF INERTIA
Category: D2 Moment of Inertia
Purpose:
Demonstrate the effect of moment of inertia.
B4-14: ELASTIC LIMIT OF WIRE
Category: B4 Elasticity
Purpose:
Demonstrate the variation in tensile strength with wire diameter.
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B1-01 CENTER OF MASS - DISC SECTION
Demonstrate finding center of mass for an irregularly-shapped object Read More
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B1-02: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER
Demonstrate the effect of center of mass location Read More
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B1-03: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER ON INCLINED PLANE
Demonstrate equilibrium when its center of mass is above its base Read More
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B1-04: Center of Mass - Brass Barbell
Demonstrate stable equilibrium when supported at center-of-mass Read More
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B1-05: CENTER OF MASS - PLUMBER'S HELPER
Locate the center of mass of an irregular object Read More
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B1-06: Double Cone - Large
Demonstrate a center-of-mass paradox Read More
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B1-07: DOUBLE CONE - SMALL
Demonstrate a center of mass paradox Read More
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B1-08: STATES OF EQUILIBRIUM - CONE
Illustrate stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium Read More
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B1-09: CENTER OF MASS - TRIANGLE
Demonstrate the process of locating the center of mass Read More
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B1-11: BALANCE MAN
Illustrate stable equilibrium Read More
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B1-12: CENTER OF MASS - HINGED STICK PARADOX
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-13: CENTER OF MASS - FORK AND SPOON ON TOOTHPICK
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-14: CENTER OF MASS - BOTTLE
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-15: TOPPLING CYLINDERS
Illustrate stable and unstable equilibrium in a surprising way Read More
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B1-16: CORBELED ARCH
Illustrate how the center of mass affects the stability of an arch Read More
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B1-17: CENTER OF MASS - STICKS
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-18: Center of Mass - Soda Can and Water
Show how moving the center of mass of an object changes how it balances. Read More
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B1-21: BALANCE BEAM - VARIATION ON THE TIGHTROPE WALKER
Show how arms or a pole are used to obtain greater stability Read More
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B1-22: CENTER OF GRAVITY USING TEETER TOTTER
Determine the center of gravity of the human body Read More
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B1-24: CENTER OF MASS - CARTS ON BALANCE BOARD
Show that the center of mass may remain at rest during motion within the system Read More
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