PURPOSE: To show a Boltzman Velocity Distribution.
DESCRIPTION: A set of small balls inside a volume are agitated and set into motion by a motor. They simulate the motion of gas molecules kinetic theory of gases. A hole is opened on the side of the volume to allow the balls to break free from the container. The range of distance they travel is proportional to their energy. The balls are captured in a series of columns that represent the energy distribution.
EQUIPMENT: Maxwellian Velocity Distribution.
SETUP TIME: 1 hour. Note
the device is quite loud when operating at takes about 1.5 hours to build up the
distribution.