Chaleur

We 1.1 La sensation de chaleur par la peau

Principle

In this experiment the students should determine that the heat sensitivity of their skin does not allow a reliable estimation of the temperature. Its estimate is, on the contrary, dependent on which temperature was available previously for comparison. ...

We 1.2 Equilibre thermique

Principle

When two bodies with different temperatures contact each other, a process of temperature equalisation takes place until both bodies have the same temperature (thermal equilibrium). The students should measure the temporal course of the temperatur ...

We 1.3 Calibration d'un thermomètre

Principle

The Celsius temperature scale is defined by the melting and boiling points of water. The students should calibrate a non-graduated thermometer and then make a few measurements with it.

Task

How is the Celsius tempe ...

We 1.4 Mesures de température avec un thermocouple

Principle

If two different metals are in contact, a contact potential results from the different electron affinity of the metals' surfaces. The size of this potential is a function of the temperature since the electron's kinetic energy increases with increasin ...

We 2.1 Distilation de liquides et de gaz

Principle

In this experiment the students should qualitatively observe the expansion of water and air during heating.

Task

Does the volume of liquids and gases change when heated?

1. Heat water and observe its vo ...

We 2.2 Dilatation cubique de liquides

Principle

Using water as a model the expansion of a liquid is shown as a function of temperature. In the supplementary problem, the expansion coefficient is calculated at different temperatures. The expansion of water is not linear; its coefficient is not cons ...

We 2.3 Dilatation de l'air en de la température pour une-pression

Principle

Heating a volume of air can lead to both an increase in volume and an increase in pressure. In this experiment the pressure must remain constant. This is achieved by ensuring that the water level in both manometer limbs is the same before reading ...

We 2.4Changement de la pression d'airen fonction de la-température pour un volume constant

Principle

Heating a volume of air can lead to both an increase in volume and an increase in pressure. In this experiment the volume must be kept constant. This is achieved by marking the initial water level in limb a of the manometer and resettin ...

We 2.5 Dilatation de solides

Principle

Metal tubes are heated with steam. The linear expansion of three different metals is determined with the aid of a rotating-shaft pointer. From this the metals' coefficient of linear expansion is determined (Supplementary problem). The use of a rolling ...

We 2.6 Le bimétal

Principle

To understand this experiment the students must be familiar with the linear expansion of metals. In experiment 1 the bending of a bimetal strip during heating is shown. In experiment 2a switch is constructed with the bimetal strip.

We 3.1 Transfert thermique dans des corps solides

Principle

The thermal conductivity of different metals and glass should be qualitatively compared to each other.

Task

Investigate the conduction of heat in metals and glass.

We 3.2 Coefficient de conduction de chaleur de métaux

Principle

One end of a U-shaped metal rod is immersed in boiling water and the other in cold water. From the warming of the cold water qualitative and quantitative statements can be made about the influence of the rod's composition, length and diameter on the h ...

We 3.3 Covection dans des liquides et des gaz

Principle

The students should recognize that heating of liquids or gases causes a current since the heated medium has a lower density than the cold one and, thus, rises.
In closed systems this leads to circulation. The current transports heat energy.

We 3.4 Conduction thermique dans l'eau

Principle

This experiment shows vividly that water is a poor conductor of heat: while the water at the top is boiling, the piece of ice normally does not melt quickly. A heat flow does not occur since the water is heated at the top.
 

We 3.5 Absorption du rayonnement thermique

Principle

A polished and a black beaker are heated by radiation. Instead of solar radiation a bright flame located in front of the two beakers is used.
Both beakers are filled with air since the heat capacity of water is very large and it would be too sl ...