Convection of Gases

Identifier: T: H - 018

A candle in a glass tube and a chimney with a horizontal windmill.

Concept Overview:

Convection of gases

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to FollowExpected Result
  1. Turn on switch
Windmill will begin to rotate as the warm air from the heating coil begins to rise.
  1. With glass tube removed, light candle.
  2. Place glass tube with metal divider over candle.
  3. Remove metal divider.
  4. Re-insert metal divider as desired. 
Candle will burn well until divider is removed.  Once removed, the candle will go out.  If one is fast enough, the metal divider can be replaced to revive the dying candle flame.
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