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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Parabolic Reflectors: IR FocusingPIRA 4B40.20 |
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One Parabolic reflector has a heat source (candle flame)
at its focus. The other has a bulb and tube of air. During preparation,
colored water is sucked into the tube of air and the hieght is marked.
For the demo, the candle is lit on one reflector and the air in the other
reflector's bulb will expand, lowering the water in the tube. No physical
connection is present between the reflectors.
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Paraboloc Reflectors |
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