AcuRite 00795A2 Galileo Thermometer with Glass Globe Barometer, Barometer Set, Glass/Wood

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All the spheres will sink toward the bottom of the tube, and all you’ll know is that the temperature is hotter than the one on the medallion of the lowest sphere.

If you have read this question, then you know that an object immersed in a fluid experiences two major forces: the downward pull of gravity and the upward push of buoyancy. A lovely conversation starter and a fun example of early scientific measurement, this Galileo thermometer and Glass Barometer set from Lily’s Home engages the eye while monitoring the weather.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.

Appreciated for its robustness, Fortin's barometer was used, together with the thermometer, in late eighteenth-century laboratories for accurately measuring the "atmospheric" conditions of experimental processes. SCIENCE MEETS ART: The Galileo Thermometer is an example of utilizing scientific principle to create a useful artistic piece for day-to-day use. These floating balls sink or float inside the surrounding water over time and temperature ever so slowly and gracefully. Anne has been teaching high school chemistry for over 20 years and is passionate about providing accessible and educational chemistry content.We have a mixture of handheld gauges to fixed gauges, making sure we have the perfect tool for everyone.