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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Leslie's Radiation Cube

PIRA 4B40.30

Image:

Photo of Demo Photo of Demo

Description:

The Thermopile measures the heat coming off the suface and convertes it into a voltage. The black side radiates slightly more than the white.

Recipe and
Location:

Thermopile
Leslie's Cube w/Stand
Galvonometer
or
Multimeter
Gooseneck Camera

Video:

Streaming Video:

None

MPG Video:

White Side
Black Side

Real Video:

White Side
Black Side

Notes:

The Thermopile is not very reliable...some say that the two can radiation demo is just as effective.

 

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