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I1-42. Thermoelectric Fan
Purpose
To illustrate generation and use of thermoelectric current.
Equipment
Thermoelectric fan, ice water, hot water with hot plate.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
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Description
Inserting one leg of the thermoelectric generator into ice water and the other leg into hot water generates sufficient thermoelectric current to run the fan.
References
Instructions for Model TD-8550 Thermoelectric Converter, Pasco Scientific Co., Hayward, CA. Stanislaw Bednarek, Thermoelectric motor, AJP 63, 1051-1052 (1995).
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See pagesi1. thermal properties of matter
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See pagesi2. transfer of heat
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See pagesi3. gases
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See pagesi4. changes of state
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See pagesi5. laws of thermodynamics
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See pagesi1. thermal properties of matter
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See pagesi2. transfer of heat
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See pagesi3. gases
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See pagesi4. changes of state
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See pagesi5. laws of thermodynamics
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Physics Lab Demos