Materials List: Light vs. Heat Bulbs

Each group needs:

  • incandescent light bulb (60 watt) with light socket/plug
  • compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL, 13 watt) with light socket/plug
  • LED bulb with light socket/plug
  • infrared (IR) thermometer (available at Radio Shack or similar stores)
  • ruler
  • Student Worksheet, one per student
  • (optional) watt meter, to confirm power

To share with the entire class:

  • light meter
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