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Galileo Thermometer Red BeyBerk International
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Sophistication meets functionality with this Bey-Berk 13" Galileo Thermometer with Multi-color Weights
Crafted from rich rosewood and adorned with intricately designed multicolor glass balls, this Galileo thermometer exudes a sense of timeless elegance. The precisely weighted glass balls rise and fall within the liquid-filled tubes to indicate the temperature with remarkable accuracy, making it an educational and engaging piece. The combination of rosewood, glass, and precision craftsmanship ensures that you're investing in a high-quality piece that will retain its beauty and functionality for years to come.
Students will long remember the dual lessons of buoyancy and fluid density of this historical thermometer replica. In addition, it is an elegant example of the glassblower's mastery! As the Galileo thermometer warms, the transparent fluid becomes less dense. The related buoyancy forces decrease* and so the enclosed glass bulbs tend to sink. Notice that the higher density bulb ( labeled '60 degF') is the first to sink. As the thermometer cools, the transparent fluid becomes more dense. The related buoyancy forces increase and so the enclosed glass bulbs tend to float. Notice that the higher density bulb is the last to float. As the temperature rises, the thermometer fluid expands and becomes less dense. On the other hand, the density of each glass bulb is fixed at its own temperature rating as determined by the manufacturer. Notice that bulbs of a higher temperature rating and lower density are the first to float and the last to sink.
DIMENSIONS: 4.25 x 3.75 x 13
| Brand | BeyBerk International |
|---|---|
| Size | - |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
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