Cloud Maker -- Adiabatic Expansion

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Description:

A small amount of smoke from a burning match is introduced into the flask and the air is inside is saturated with water vapor by shaking the water inside. Pressing the bulb compresses the air in the flask, and releasing it causes expansion and cooling, forming a cloud.

Location:

  • Shelf T-2