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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J2-01: WIMSHURST MACHINE
Generate high electrostatic potentials Read More
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J2-02: KELVIN ELECTROSTATIC GENERATOR
Demonstrate the Kelvin electrostatic generator Read More
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J2-03 VAN DE GRAAFF GENERATOR WITH GROUND SPHERE
Demonstrates the operation of a Van de Graff generator and illustrates electrostatic concepts Read More
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J2-11: FRANKLIN'S WHEEL
Demonstrate an electrostatic rotator Read More
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J2-12: FRANKLIN'S WHEEL - AC
Demonstrate Franklin's wheel in a disturbing way Read More
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J2-13 PLASMA MACHINE - EYE OF THE STORM
Demonstrates electrostatic discharge Read More
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J2-14 LIGHTNING ROD SIMULATOR
Demonstrates how lightning rods really work Read More
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J2-16: ELECTRODELESS DISCHARGE
Demonstrate electrostatic discharge Read More
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J2-17: ELECTRIC WIND
Demonstrate the "electric wind" phenomenon Read More
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J2-31: JACOB'S LADDER
Shows electrical discharge Read More
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J2-32: JACOB'S LADDER - PORTABLE
Demonstrate Jacob's ladder Read More
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J2-33: TESLA COIL - PORTABLE
Easy-to-use high-voltage device for use in various demonstrations or just to draw a nice spark Read More
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