A candle in the lab
(2007) A candle in the lab. Physics Education 42(3):pp. 271-274.
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Abstract
This article describes some experiments performed to obtain a spectrum of a candle, oil lamp, 60W incandescent lamp and fluorescent tube. A professional spectrometer was used of a type unlikely to be available to schools so the spectral data is provided as a service to the teaching profession. The brightness and rate of fuel consumption of a candle and oil lamp were also measured. The data obtained could provide the starting point for a discussion on green house gas emissions etc.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Subjects: | 240000 Physical Sciences > 249900 Other Physical Sciences > 249999 Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| ID Code: | 7780 |
| Deposited By: | Hughes, Stephen W |
| Deposited On: | 18 May 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/42/3/006, http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/PhysEd |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2007 IOP Publishing |
| Additional Information: | The contents of this journal can be freely accessed online via the journal’s web page (see link). |