Name: Thermoelectric Converter

Category: Thermodynamics

Subcategory: Heat and the First Law

Classes: PHYS 101/105, PHYS 303

 Comments: A thermoelectric converter drives a small electric fan. The temperature differential is created by inserting two fins into styrofoam cups containing liquid of differing temperature. Boiling water and liquid nitrogen give the best results.

Equipment: Thermoelectric Converter, Styrofoam Cups

Location: H104 B3

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