Make a Hygrometer to Measure Humidity
Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
Humidity
IntroductionDoes your hair go frizzy during "April showers," when the weather turns damp? Strands of hair can relax and lengthen when the humidity (or the amount of water vapor in the air) increases, and then contract again when the humidity decreases. In fact, the rate of change in the length of hair strands is so dependable that they can actually be used as the basis for a hygrometer, a device that measures the humidity level in the air. CreditsSabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
Humidity
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