Purpose: To demonstrate the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and to show that thethermodynamics are reversible.

Heat to Electrical Energy:

Place one leg of the Thermoelectric Converter into cold water, the other into hot. The fan turns as the converter draws energy from the hot source (typically a 50°C temperature differential is required).

Electrical Energy to Heat:

Pass a current (3 A DC at 5 V) through the Thermoelectric Converter. It acts as a "heat pump." One leg becomes warmer while the other becomes cooler.

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