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How a Crookes radiometer works

A Crookes radiometer is driven by a thermal gas effect, and not "light pressure" as often thought. I demonstrate the radiometer in a vacuum chamber and explain its optimal running pressure. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crookes_radiometer

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  • Originally Aired November 4, 2014
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