Difference between revisions of "Cloud Maker -- Adiabatic Expansion"
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A small amount of smoke from a burning match or small piece of burnt tissue is introduced to the large jar, the jar is then plugged with a rubber stopper. The pressure inside the jar is increased via a bicycle pump. After ~5 pumps close, the valve on top of the rubber stopper. Reopening the valve allows air out rapidly, adiabatic expansion cools the air, condensing the water vapor into a cloud inside the chamber. Illuminating the chamber increases visibility. | |||
'''Location: | '''Location: | ||
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* Shelf T-2 | * Jar: Shelf T-2 | ||
* Lighter tool-box | * Lighter: shelf to the left of tool-box | ||
* Bicycle Pump | * Bicycle Pump: Shelf G1 | ||
* Lamp Q-3 | * Lamp: Q-3 | ||
* plug | * plug: with Jar on Shelf T-2 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:08, 24 February 2025
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Description:
A small amount of smoke from a burning match or small piece of burnt tissue is introduced to the large jar, the jar is then plugged with a rubber stopper. The pressure inside the jar is increased via a bicycle pump. After ~5 pumps close, the valve on top of the rubber stopper. Reopening the valve allows air out rapidly, adiabatic expansion cools the air, condensing the water vapor into a cloud inside the chamber. Illuminating the chamber increases visibility.
Location:
- Jar: Shelf T-2
- Lighter: shelf to the left of tool-box
- Bicycle Pump: Shelf G1
- Lamp: Q-3
- plug: with Jar on Shelf T-2
