Light the Match , 4B40.10

Location:

• Cabinet: Thermodynamics Cabinet

• Bay: (B3)

• Shelf: #1

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Description:

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Setup:

1. Aligned the two parabolic reflectors across the table.
2. Put the heater at the focus of one reflector and a match at the focus of the others.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

1. Try to align really carefully because if they are not aligned appropriately, the match will take time to light.
2. Beware of the heater.

Demonstration:

This demonstration shows that the energy of infrared radiation can be focused and transmitted much the same way as light. After set up, you just plug the heater in to the outlet and wait. You will see that the match is light due to the heat radiation focuses and transmits to the match.

References:

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