Mechanical Equivalent of Heat

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  • Chemical and Mechanical Energy
    Definition, with demonstrations of using a crank to power light bulbs and of acid battery cells.
  • Solar and Nuclear Power
    Discussion of world power consumption; feasibility of solar power; nuclear power and demonstration of radioactive china.
  • The Energy Crisis
    Discussion of limited availability of fossil fuels; fusion power; demostration of glowing balls with a mysterious power source.

Course: 8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Instructor: Prof. Walter Lewin