Statements (21)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
scientific instrument
|
| gptkbp:actualCauseOfRotation |
thermal transpiration
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Crookes_radiometer
|
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:toy_line
physics demonstration |
| gptkbp:component |
glass bulb
partial vacuum rotor vanes |
| gptkbp:displayedAt |
science museums
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
light mill
|
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1873
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:William_Crookes
|
| gptkbp:misconception |
rotation is not due to radiation pressure
|
| gptkbp:operates |
rotation of vanes when exposed to light
|
| gptkbp:rotationPeriod |
white side advances
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
demonstrating radiation pressure
demonstrating transfer of energy from light |
| gptkbp:vaneFeature |
one side black, one side white or silver
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Crookes_radiometer
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|