This demonstration shows radiation pressure. The radiometer consists of vanes with one black side mounted on a spindle inside a partial vacuum. The vanes will spin when light hits them.
* Equipment seen in the video may vary from equipment used in ND Demonstrations. See information and images below for ND equipment and setup.
Setup:
Place the radiometer and lamp on the demo table.
Turn the lamp on pointed at the radiometer and the vanes will spin.
A webcam can be added for easier viewing.
Notes:
None
Courses Used In:
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Discussion and Polling Questions:
Coming Soon
Equipment Needed:
Radiometer
Flood Lamp with Stand
Webcam (optional)