4B40.40 Good Absorbers & Good Emitters

Demonstrate that good absorbers are good emitters. Put hot water in a silver can and a black can. Record temperature. Keep checking and recording temperature. The black can should cool faster.

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Setup Requirements: Minimal. Fill cans in Demo Room.You will need time to heat up water and take measurements. Suggest doing something else while letting water cool.

Equations: None

Safety Issues: red hot hotplate, hot water