p2-24ap2-24b

  • ID Code: P2-24
  • Purpose: Demonstrate color and intensity changes of blackbody radiation with temperature.
  • Description: The giant (1500-Watt) light bulb is connected to a transformer. With a low current, the filament is dim and orange. As the current is increased, the filament is seen to get brigher and whiter.
  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsj.htm#p2-24
  • Loc codes: P2