Gas Spectra

Type of activity: demo

Activity code: N-009

Description:

Shows spectrum of various gases. Examples include Hydrogen, Helium, Neon, Sodium. Discharge tubes take sometime to warm up. Leave at least 5 minutes. Point spectroscope at the source. Adjust the slit size with its end-piece. Scale adjustments and focus are near the eye-piece. http://faraday.physics.utoronto.ca/IYearLab/spectra.pdf

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