Thermal Properties of Matter
K5-34: THERMAL COEFFICIENT OF RESISTANCE IN COPPER
Category: K5 Electrical Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Show that the resistance of copper changes linearly with temperature.
K5-36: RESISTORS AT LN TEMPERATURE - LIGHT BULB INDICATOR
Category: K5 Electrical Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Demonstrate materials with both positive and negative temperature coefficients of resistance.
I3-31: IDEAL GAS LAW - VOLUME OF ONE MOLE
Category: I3 Gases
Purpose:
Demonstrate that one mole of gas occupies 22.4 liters at STP.
K5-35: RESISTORS AT LN TEMPERATURE
Category: K5 Electrical Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Illustrate materials with both positive and negative temperature coefficients of resistivity.
K5-03: PIEZOELECTRIC IGNITOR
Category: K5 Electrical Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Show a commercial use for piezoelectricity.
K3-05: DEMOUNTABLE TRANSFORMER - WELDER
Category: K3 Transformers
Purpose:
Show that very large currents can be produced in the secondary of a step-down transformer.
I2-42: FALLING CANDLE
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Demonstrate how a flame burns in the absence of normal convection.
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.
I2-26: LEIDENFROST PHENOMENON
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Demonstrate the Leidenfrost effect.
I2-24: THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN WATER
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Demonstrate that water is a poor conductor of heat.
I1-74: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - CLOVER
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Illustrate shape-memory alloy.
I1-73: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - COOL CRAFT
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Illustrate shape-memory alloy.
I1-72: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - ICEMOBILE
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Illustrate shape-memory alloy.
I1-71: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - THERMOBILE
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Ilustrate shape-memory alloy.
I1-64: BURNING CANDLE - COMBUSTION PROCESS
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Demonstrate features of the burning process and to debunk myths about this supposedly well-known demonstration.
I1-62: DUST EXPLOSION MODEL
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Show why small particles of flammable material can create a dust explosion when ignited.
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I2-01: CROOKES' RADIOMETER
Stimulate discussion about radiative heat transfer and conservation of momentum with photons. Read More
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I2-03: CROOKE'S RADIOMETER - ROTATION REVERSAL
Counterintuitive demonstration of Crookes' radiometer designed to make students understand radiation better. Read More
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I2-04 WIEN'S LAW OF THERMAL RADIATION
Shows that higher temperature blackbodies radiate with shorter wavelengths
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I2-05: LESLIE'S CUBE
Illustrate radiation from various surfaces. Read More
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I2-06 THERMOPILE WITH AUDIO OSCILLATOR
Observe infrared radiation
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I2-07: THERMOPILE WITH DVM
Observe infrared radiation. Read More
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I2-08 RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER
Shows radiation from a hot object
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I2-09 DEWAR - TRANSPARENT WITH LIQUID NITROGEN
Demonstrates a dewar
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I2-10: DEWARS - SILVERED AND UNSILVERED
Illustrate the function of silvering a dewar Read More
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I2-11: THERMOS BOTTLE
Show the parts of a standard thermos bottle. Read More
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I2-12: RADIATION FROM COLD OBJECT
Show radiation from a cold object Read More
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I2-21 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN METALS
Demonstrates thermal conductivity in various metals
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I2-22 THERMODYNAMICS BY TOUCH
Demonstrates that touching a material tells something about its conductivity, not necessarily its temperature
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I2-24: THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN WATER
Demonstrate that water is a poor conductor of heat. Read More
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I2-26: LEIDENFROST PHENOMENON
Demonstrate the Leidenfrost effect. Read More
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I2-27: THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND COPPER
Show process of thermal equilibrium happening between touching aluminum and copper cylinders. Read More
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I2-28: WATER BALLOON AND CANDLE
Show transfer of heat in water Read More
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I2-29: Thermal Conductivity - Metal Bars and Liquid Crystals
Show conduction of heat in metals Read More
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I2-41: CONVECTION - POWDER IN WATER
Illustrate convection. Read More
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I2-42: FALLING CANDLE
Demonstrate how a flame burns in the absence of normal convection. Read More
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I2-43: CONVECTION - HOT PLATE
See convection currents. Read More
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I2-44: CONVECTION - CANDLE IN CYLINDER
Demonstrate the mechanism of convection. Read More
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I2-45: CONVECTION - HIGH/LOW CANDLES IN CYLINDER
Brainteaser regarding convection. Read More
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