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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Hero's Engine
PIRA 4F30.19
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Image:
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Description:
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A flask constructed such that the vents are constructed
in opposite directions. When the water in the flask is heated, the steam
will exit the vents, causing the flask to spin.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Hero's Engine
Table Rod
Right Angle Clamp
Small Rod
Bunser Burner
Striker
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Video:
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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none at this time
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Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Waves
Thermodynamics
E&M
Optics
Modern
Astronomy
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