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  • Physics

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  • Global warming is a significant environmental concern.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
  • Understanding the radiative properties of CO2 is crucial for climate modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally demonstrate the global warming potential of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • To quantify the effect of CO2 on the cooling rate of an object.
  • To validate findings with a mathematical model.

Main Methods:

  • A miniature electric resistance heating element was placed inside balloons filled with either air or CO2.
  • The element was heated and its cooling trend was monitored in different atmospheric compositions and pressures.
  • A simple mathematical model was developed to analyze radiative heat loss.

Main Results:

  • The heating element cooled significantly slower in CO2 compared to air.
  • Increased balloon size and pressure in CO2-filled balloons further reduced cooling rates.
  • The mathematical model confirmed reduced radiative heat loss in CO2.

Conclusions:

  • The experiment provides a clear demonstration of CO2's heat-trapping capability.
  • A CO2-rich atmosphere reduces the cooling rate of objects by decreasing radiative heat loss.
  • Findings support the role of CO2 in Earth's atmospheric warming.