ARBOR SCIENTIFIC PX-2084 Radiation Cans Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- ARBOR SCIENTIFIC
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ARBOR SCIENTIFIC PX-2084 Radiation Cans
Product Information
The Radiation Cans are a set of three cans, with each can designed to measure the amount of heat absorbed. The product code for this set is PX-2084.
Instructions
- Fill the cans with equal amounts of water.
- Place a thermometer or temperature sensor in each can, making sure the bulb is in the water.
- Record the initial temperature of each sample in the data table.
- Place the cans at equal distances from the heat lamp and record the time (or start the stopwatch).
- After 5 minutes, record the temperature of the water in each can.
- Repeat for at least 25 minutes, or longer if possible.
- Evaluate the heat absorbed by each of the three cans.
- If using a datalogger, create and print a graph of each temperature curve. Compare the curves.
Note: One thermometer or sensor may be used, moving from can to can, if it is allowed to stabilize in each can before recording.
Related Products:
- Ice Melting Blocks (P6-7060) – Touch these two black blocks, and one feels cooler. Place an ice cube on each block. One completely melts before your eyes, while the other stays frozen!
- Radiometer (P3-8105) – The Radiometer is a deceptively simple but intriguing introduction to the study of gases, molecular motion, and thermodynamics.
Contents
Kit Contents
- 500mL white can
- 500mL black can
- 500mL silver can
- Three 1-hole stoppers
Recommended for Activities:
- Digital Thermometer (68-6300) or temperature sensors
- Stopwatch (52-3200)
- Heat lamp or 200W light bulb
Instructions
- Fill the cans with equal amounts of water.
- Place a thermometer or temperature sensor in each can, making sure the bulb is in the water.
- Record the initial temperature of each sample in the data table.
- Place the cans at equal distances from the heat lamp and record the time (or start the stopwatch).
- After 5 minutes, record the temperature of the water in each can.
- Repeat for at least 25 minutes, or longer if possible.
- Evaluate the heat absorbed by each of the three cans.
- If using a datalogger, create and print a graph of each temperature curve. Compare the curves.
Note: One thermometer or sensor may be used, moving from can to can, if it is allowed to stabilize in each can before recording.
Related Products
-
Ice Melting Blocks (P6-7060)
Touch these two black blocks, and one feels cooler. Place an ice cube on each block. One completely melts before your eyes, while the other stays frozen! -
Radiometer (P3-8105)
The Radiometer is a deceptively simple but intriguing introduction to the study of gases, molecular motion, and thermodynamics.
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References
- Physics and Chemistry Science Lab Equipment – Arbor Scientific
- Physics and Chemistry Science Lab Equipment – Arbor Scientific
- Digital Stopwatch Timer – Arbor Scientific
- Digital Thermometer – Arbor Scientific
- Ice Melting Blocks - Thermal Conductivity - Arbor Scientific
- Crookes Radiometer, Light Mill - Arbor Scientific