Introduction
You will measure the temperature of the palm of the hand and the crease of the elbow of yourself and of your teammates in this experiment. In the process, you will learn how to use sensors and how to collect and analyze data. You will also get to know your teammates better.
Objectives
- Use a Surface Temperature Sensor to measure temperature.
- Calculate temperature averages.
- Compare results.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #1 of Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 1. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
