====== Differential Thermometer ======

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===== Description =====

Demonstrates that black is a good heat absorber.


heat absorption, Kirchoff's Radiation Law  

Useful Links: 	  
[[ http://home.howstuffworks.com/question32.htm |  How Stuff Works ]]provides a brief explanation of why the colour black is a good absorber.   

Updated on: 06/19/13



===== Purpose =====


To show that a black surface absorbs heat more readily than a bright or shiny surface.  



===== Apparatus =====


differential thermometer, light  



===== Setup =====


Even the levels of liquid in the U-tube by opening the valve. Close the valve and direct the light on both the black and shiny bulbs. The levels will change.  



===== Notes =====



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