Thermocouple and bell: what they have in common
- Step 1. Thermocouple — is part of — Radioisotope generator. Thermocouples turn heat into current.
- Step 2. Radioisotope generator — is part of — Space probe. The Voyagers’ RTGs.
- Step 3. Space probe — has part — Radio module and antenna. Communication with Earth.
- Step 4. Radio module and antenna — is part of — Smartphone. Connection to the cellular network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and satellite navigation.
- Step 5. Smartphone — evolved from — Alarm clock. The alarm clock moved into the phone.
- Step 6. Alarm clock — has part — Bell. A bell rings.