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- Demonstrate the greenhouse effect, as outlined here: https://aapt.scitation.org/doi/10.1119/1.5095383
- Set everything up as shown in the link above; use a white trifold background. Be careful of reflections off of the plastic wrap in the direction of the camera.
- Empty at least half of a CO2 canister into one of the tins and close quickly with plastic wrap and rubber bands.
- Heat for approximately 4 minutes; may want to wait before doing this to allow the CO2 canister to come to room temperature (will be cold after filling).
- Remove heat lamps and watch the results through the IR camera – should see that the CO2 canister cools at a slower rate.
- Located in L01, section B-6
- Full setup material list:
- 2 lab jacks
- 2 tin canisters (peanut containers)
- 4 rubber bands (two per container)
- Plastic wrap
- IR camera on tripod
- Extension cords
- White trifold
- 2 ring stands
- 2 light bulbs (suggest 125 W)
- CO2 canister for bike tire inflation
