Concept Overview:
1. Comparison of thermal conductivities of different metals (Copper, Iron and Steel)
2. Visualization of the thermal diffusivity of the 3 different rods
Lecturer Procedure
Step(s) to Follow | Expected Result |
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Turn on the bunsen burner | Balls will fall from the metals at different rates due to the differences in both thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity |
Alternate Apparatus (Photo on the Right) | |
1. Turn on bunsen burner 2. Hold round center of apparatus over the flame |
The ball on each prong will fall off at a different amount of time, depending on its material |
The alternate apparatus takes more time; it is recommended that the set-up indicated in the photo on the left be used.
Category
Tutorial
Identifier
T: H - 014