Tire Pump Heating Air

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

Another method of demonstrating adiabatic compression. When the pump is depressed, the temperature goes up.

Location:

  • Air pumps: Dr. 30
  • Dial thermometer: Sh. F-4
  • Loggerpro digital thermometer sensor: Sh. G-2