Re: [Phys-l] Thermal mass

[brian whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

What a wonderful specimen, a piece of glowing red silica aerogel, that 
feels rather cool to the touch - and a cube of aluminum or copper heated 
only to 60 degC:    which feels hotter?

Brian W

On 4/23/2011 10:38 AM, Aburr@aol.com wrote:
> Take a test tube filled with dirt. insert a thermometer. Heat in an oven.
> Place in an ice bath and record the time for the temp to be cut in half.
> Repeat with a large beaker.
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> Alex. F. Burr
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> In a message dated 4/23/2011 7:01:09 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
> HPriestley5@comcast.net writes:
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> I have a favor to ask of members of the list.
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> For  our next meeting we are asked to try and find laboratory experience/s
> that  deal with thermal mass that could be used in teaching about  an
> Earthship.  (
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