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When parapsychology studies evaluate these claims under controlled conditions, the phenomenon evaporates. The table below illustrates what happens when the baseline psi wheel setup is exposed to increasingly rigorous physical controls, tracking rotational velocity and the causative factors at play:
| Experimental Condition | Observed Motion | Physical Driver Identified |
|---|---|---|
| Uncovered foil on needle, hands cupped at 3, 5 cm | 5, 25 RPM rotation | Thermal convection off palms; respiration draughts |
| Inverted glass tumbler, hands placed against glass | 0.5, 2 RPM, erratic | Conductive glass warming creates internal air draft |
| Airtight bell jar, stabilized ambient temperature | 0 RPM (Stationary) | Complete thermal equilibrium; no ambient air shift |
| Grounded Faraday cage with laser displacement sensor | 0 RPM (Stationary) | Electrostatic dissipation; baseline noise only |
Covering the rotor with an inverted glass jar represents the baseline of scientific skepticism. In early domestic trials under glass, a slow spin can still occur if the participant places their warm palms flat against the container. The heat transfers through the glass, warming the internal air on one side and generating an internal convective cell. Once researchers isolate the chamber from thermal differentials and air displacement, movement stops completely.