Size: from small [S] (benchtop) to extra large [XL] (most of the hall) Setup Time: <10 min [t], 10-15 min [t+], >15 min [t++] /span> Rating: from good [★] to wow! [★★★★] or not rated [—]
The demonstration shows density fluctuations in liquids. These fluctuations are particularly spectacular near critical points. A binary fluid mixture of methanol (29% by weight) and cyclohexane (71%) becomes opalescent when heated up to its...
Here we set up a convection cycle, where we heat part of a fluid; it expands, rises, then cools and sinks. A two dimensional model for real convection cycles in the atmosphere, oceans or stellar interiors.
Dropping bag containing lead turns gravitational potential energy to heat.
What it shows:
A demonstration of the conversion of gravitational potential energy to heat energy. A bag of lead shot, repeatedly dropped to the ground, will heat up.
Smoke cell under microscope; smoke particles seen bombarded by air molecules.
What it Shows
Brownian motion shows direct evidence of the incessant motion of matter due to thermal energy. Here we use the random bombardment of smoke particles by air...
