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Hello,

Because of the winter condition in Canada (where I live), I will not be able to perform this experiment under the sunlight. Hence, can I simulate the sun using a floodlight to do this experiment?

Thanks,
Aarav





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The activity can be viewed at: Is it Getting Hot in Here? Investigate the Greenhouse Effect

Hi - in general you can do projects like this with a high-wattage incandescent bulb, heat lamp, grow light, etc. Just avoid using a CFL or LED bulb as they do not get as hot and don't provide as much full-spectrum light.

Thank you so much!! This helped a lot!

Thanks,
Aarav

Hi - just to clarify, were you concerned that it's too cold to do this outside? Or do you not have enough sunlight/are you worried the experiment would get covered in snow? (asking because it should still work on a cold, sunny day if that was your concern)