Energy Transfer by Light

Turn on the heat lamp, adjust its intensity, and drag it closer to or farther from the thermometer. Observe how light from the lamp transfers energy and changes the temperature.

Heat Lamp Power
Lamp is off
Intensity Dial
LOW HIGH
Intensity: 50%
Turn on the lamp and drag it toward the thermometer.
Drag the lamp by clicking or touching its stand or shade.
Think about it: How does moving the lamp closer affect the thermometer? How does changing the lamp intensity affect the rate at which the temperature rises? What evidence shows that energy moved from the lamp to the thermometer?