5E50.60: THERMOELECTRIC FAN

PURPOSE: To illustrate generation and use of thermoelectric current.

DESCRIPTION: Inserting one leg of the thermoelectric generator into ice water and the other leg into hot water or liquid nitrogen generates sufficient thermoelectric current to run the fan.

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EQUIPMENT: Thermoelectric fan, ice water,liquid nitrogen, and hot water with hot plate.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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