Determining Absolute Zero in the Kitchen Sink.

Otani, Robert; Siegel, Peter

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Publication Date: 1991

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Determining Absolute Zero in the Kitchen Sink.

Otani, Robert; Siegel, Peter

Physics Teacher, v29 n5 p316-17 May 1991

Presents an experiment to demonstrate Charles's Law of Ideal Gases by creating a constant-pressure thermometer from materials that can be found in the kitchen. Discusses the underlying mathematical relationships and a step-by-step description of the experiment. (MDH)

Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, High Schools, Mathematical Formulas, Measurement, Measurement Equipment, Physics, Postsecondary Education, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Temperature

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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