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ERIC Number: EJ561849
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Thermobile: A Nitinol-Based Scientific Toy.
Kauffman, George B.; Mayo, Isaac
Journal of Chemical Education, v75 n3 p313-14 Mar 1998
Provides information on the use of a toy engine with no visible power source that is designed to demonstrate the conversion of low-temperature thermal energy to mechanical energy by means of a Nitinol loop wrapped around a system of two pulleys. (DDR)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Secondary Education, General Science, Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Toys
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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