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HomeK. Electromagnetic PrinciplesK6. Electric Circuits And InstrumentsK6-22. Energy Conversion - Immersion Heater
K6-22. Energy Conversion - Immersion Heater
Purpose
To demonstrate quantitatively the conversion of electrical energy into heat.
Equipment
600ml glass beaker with 300ml water, 200 watt immersion heater, and digital thermometer.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
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Description
About 300 ml of water is heated in a beaker with a 200-watt immersion heater. Measure the initial water temperature, let the water heat for a fixed time with the immersion heater, and measure the final water temperature. Good to about ten percent.
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See pagesk6. electric circuits & instruments
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See pagesk7. rlc circuits
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See pagesk8. electromagnetic waves
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See pagesk1. forces on moving charges
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See pagesk2. electromagnetic induction
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See pagesk3. transformers
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See pagesk4. motors & generators
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See pagesk5. electrical properties of matter
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See pagesk6. electric circuits & instruments
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See pagesk7. rlc circuits
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See pagesk8. electromagnetic waves
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