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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Two Can Radiation

PIRA 4B40.40

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

Two identically sized cans originally filled with same temp water. The thermometers in the cans will show how a silver can will radiate its heat better (be cooler than) the black can.

Recipe and
Location:

Two Can Demo
Beaker
Bunsen Burner
Burner Stand w/Screen
Striker

Video:

Streaming Video:

None

MPG Video:

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Real Video:

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Notes:

None at this time.

 

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