I6 Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics
Here you will find ways to demonstrate or model the basics of statistical mechanics, the behaviour of molecules in a gas, and phenomena such as diffusion and Brownian motion.
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I6-01 GAS PRESSURE - MODEL
Illustrates the molecular nature of gas pressure
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I6-02: NITROGEN DIAMETER AND MEAN FREE PATH
Experimentally determine the diameter of the nitrogen molecule and to determine the order of magnitude of the mean free path… Read More
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I6-03 EQUIPARTITION OF ENERGY
Demonstrates equipartition of energy
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I6-11: BROWNIAN MOTION WITH TV
Demonstrates equipartition of energy
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I6-13: AIR TABLE - MODEL OF BROWNIAN MOTION
Simple model of Brownian motion. Read More
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I6-21 GAS DIFFUSION - MODEL
Models gas diffusion through a small hole
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I6-22: IODINE DIFFUSION TUBES
Demonstrate diffusion. Read More
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I6-23 DIFFUSION - FOOD COLOR IN WATER
Demonstrates diffusion
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I6-24: DIFFUSION VELOCITY
Show that the diffusion velocity is proportional to the RMS molecular velocity. Read More
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I6-25: DIFFUSION - DISTRIBUTION OF PING PONG BALLS
Demonstrate on a macroscopic scale using ping pong balls how random molecular motion causes substances to diffuse. Read More
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I6-31: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - BROWNIAN MOTION
Model Brownian motion. Read More
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I6-32: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - RANDOM MOTION IN GASES
Model random molecular motion. Read More
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I6-33: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - GAS PRESSURE
Model gas pressure. Read More
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I6-34: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - TEMPERATURE OF A GAS
Model gas pressure. Read More
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I6-35: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - DIFFUSION
Model gas diffusion. Read More
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I6-36: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - AVOGADRO'S HYPOTHESIS
Help justify Avogadro's hypothesis using a model. Read More
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I6-37: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - VAN DER WALLS FORCES
Introduce the concept of attractive force between molecules. Read More
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I6-38: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - BOYLE'S LAW
Model Boyle's law. Read More
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I6-39: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - CHARLES' LAW
Model Charles' law. Read More
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I6-40: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - SOLIDS
Model the behavior of solids. Read More
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I6-41: MOLECULAR MOTION DEMO - LIQUIDS
Model the behavior of liquids. Read More
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I6-51 ENTROPY - SORTING MARBLES
Demonstrates that increasing entropy requires less energy than decreasing entropy
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I6-52: ENTROPY - FOUR BALLS IN GAS DIFFUSION MODEL
Demonstrate that an ordered state is statistically possible. Read More
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I6-61: MAXWELL'S DEMON
Example of a "Maxwell Demon." Read More
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