Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
See a heat engine in action! This Stirling Engine is a hot air engine that uses the expansion and contraction of air under the influence of a temperature change to convert thermal energy into mechanical work and electrical energy. The electrical energy is then used to power an LED bulb.
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See a heat engine in action! This Stirling Engine is a hot air engine that uses the expansion and contraction of air under the influence of a temperature change to convert thermal energy into mechanical work and electrical energy. The electrical energy is then used to power an LED bulb.
Featured Product: bit.ly/3j90i7N
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About Arbor Scientific
For more than three and a half decades, we’ve been committed to supporting science educators with meaningful and engaging lab demonstrations and hands-on experiences that not only inspire students but educators as well. We understand school budgets are limited, so we only provide products that offer value, without sacrificing quality. That’s our promise.
Join our CoolStuff Insider List: bit.ly/34HbfVO
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![💡Short circuits [3/3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pdR2hJj9a2Q/mqdefault.jpg "💡Short circuits [3/3]
You can watch the full instructional video by @mrsbrosseausbinder using the Investigating Electrical Circuits Kit on our YouTube channel now!")
