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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Conduction in Liquids
PIRA 5D30.10
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Description:
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A bulb has two probes that make an open circuit when
initially plugged into the socket. Placing the bulbs into ordinary
tap water does not complete the circuit. However, add a dash of
salt, and the ions are free to carry current, closing the circuit and
making the light glow. The more salt, the brighter the bulb.
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Conduction in Liquid Demo
Salt
Stiring Rod
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Video:
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None
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MPG Video:
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Real Video:
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Notes:
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none at this time
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Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Waves
Thermodynamics
E&M
Optics
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