Thermal Oscillator

This apparatus demonstrates vapor pressure. The lamp heats the lower bulb increasing the vapor pressure and forcing the liquid into the other bulb. Once enough liquid enters the upper bulb, the apparatus tips and the process begins again.

Setup:

Place the apparatus onto the demo table.

Plug the banana plugs into the first and third holes on the power supply.

Plug in the power supply to turn on the lamp and start the process.

Notes:

None

Courses Used In:

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Discussion and Polling Questions:

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Equipment Needed:

  • Thermal Oscillator Apparatus

  • Gray Transformer Power Supply