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Heat & Thermodynamics
H10: Thermal Expansion of Air
Purpose: To show the expansion and contraction of air during large temperature changes.
Description:
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Lecture Demonstrations | ||
Heat & Thermodynamics |
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H10: Thermal Expansion of Air |
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| Description: |
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| Inflate a balloon and place it in liquid nitrogen. Let it return to room temperature. | |||
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Before cooling
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After Cooling
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| Equipment List: |
Storage Location: CHEMP 130A |
| Balloons | C4.3 | |
| Liquid Nitrogen dewar | F4.4 | |
| Liquid Nitrogen | HAHN |
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Manual: None | Setup Notes: H10 | PIRA #: |
| Manufacturer(s): Sargent-Welch # WL1710M | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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