Answer to Question #139944 in General Chemistry for ava

Question

What factor is essential to the effectiveness of Joule's paddle wheel demonstration?

Answer 1

Wheel width is one factor, which determines how much force a paddlewheel will produce. The amount of force required of a wheel is dependent on both the weight of the vessel and the efficiency of the hull. These values should be determined, as close as possible, before attempting to select wheel width.