Radiation Emission

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Description:

A half silver, half black can is placed over a light bulb which uniformly heats the can. The radiation sensor registers a higher voltage when it is pointed at the black surface than at the silver, demonstrating that a good absorber of radiation is also a good emitter.

Location:

  • Shelf E-4