Heat Loss Investigation

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Heat Loss Investigation

Introduction

My investigation is to find out the rate of which heat is lost or

transferred. Heat loss happens when heat energy is exchanged between

materials that are both at a two different temperature. There are

different ways in which heat is lost they are: - conduction,

convection, radiation and evaporation. All these processes can happen

to heat.

How am I going to carry out the investigation?

I will be investigating the heat loss in animals and will be using

cans to discover which can looses the most temperature. To do this

experiment I will be using small, medium and large cans to perform as

small, medium and large animals. Water will be positioned in these

three different sized cans and the first measurement will be taken at

the same temperature to keep it a fair test. I will be taking about

eight readings at two minute intervals. Then I will repeat the

procedure, this will then make it possible for me to take the

averages.

The Equipment I will require.

* A small (150ml), medium (340ml) and a large can (520ml) - to

position the hot water and then be able to put the thermometer

into the cans to obtain the readings.

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* Stopwatch- needed to keep track of the time and to make sure the

reading is taken at the right time.

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* Measuring Cylinder- to measure the amount of water placed into the

cans.

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* A kettle- used to produce hot water.

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* Thermometer- to measure the temperature of the water.

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How will I make it a safe investigation?

To make it a safe investigation I will need to put on goggles to

shield my eyes from the sweltering water. Gloves will also be worn to

guard my hand from the

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