Color Fan
In the first photo, illuminated red, green, and blue sticks are attached to fan blades. In the second photo, the blades spin, and the colors appear as a white blur.
Description: Green, red, and blue lightsticks are activated and secured to a fan. When the fan is turned on, white light is seen.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: 1993 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Electric shock hazard
- Projectile hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Deep connection to course material
- Counterintuitive effect
- Results are observable without guidance
- Moderate failure rate
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Medium
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Demo at non-standard conditions
- Rotating machinery
- Simple procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Securely fasten light sticks
- Avoid rotating blades
- Stay behind fan during operation
Class: Transition Metals, Spectroscopy, Atomic Structure
Division: General, Inorganic
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