Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
A spiral cut from a thick chart paper is pivoted at 0 and is held slightly above a burning candle You will notice that the spiral starts moving. Explain.
Short/Brief Note
Advertisements
Solution
The spiral starts moving because due to the flame of the candle the spiral heats up and expands. While expanding, the spiral tries to create space for the extension in length, and an outward pull is created which causes the spiral to move.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Who is telling the truth?
The temperature of a substance is measured in joules.
What do you mean by temperature?
What do you mean by linear expansion?
What is a bimetallic strip?
Convert the following temperature into Celsius scale:
95oF
Give a scientific reason for the following:
It is better to use thin blankets to keep the body warm rather than using a single blanket of thickness equal to their combined thickness.
Give a scientific reason for the following:
In winter the birds fluff up their feathers.
Among solids ebonite and asbestos are the worst conductors of heat. Is it a correct statement?
Who am I?
Land and water get heated due to me.
SI unit of temperature is ______.
