[Phys-L] Re: HRSI (High-Temperature Reusable Surface Insulation) picture

[David Willey <dwilley+@PITT.EDU>]

Dwight K. Souder wrote:

> In my Physics class, we are currently covering Heat.  We were discussing the
> ability of materials to conduct and insulate heat.  The students brought up
> about the tiles on the Space Shuttle.  I wanted to show them a picture of
> its extreme ability to insulate.  I remember seeing a color picture of a man
> holding onto a glowing cube of the HRSI material.  I've also seen one with
> someone holding onto it and a torch is blasting the other side of the
> material.  I've looked on various websites and have used Google, but I
> haven't had any luck.  Does anyone have or know where I can find such
> pictures?
>
> Thank you,
> Dwight
> Ashland, OH
I believe you are referring to Figure 17.21 in "Sears and Zemansky's
University Physics 11 Ed" by Young and Freedman, or an earlier edition
(I think all past 8 Ed use this picture) I can send you a copy as an
attachment, should you so wish,
cheers,
David
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