Conduction by Avery Choate [Student FVHS]

5. Which of the ESLR's was addressed in this activity. Explain with a couple of sentences.

17choateab232 — 2014-04-01 21:01:20 UTC

one of the ESLR's addressed is responsible members of society because during this lab our whole group worked well together and we got stuff done and didn't disagree on anything. We all also demonstrated a positive work ethic. None of us were complaining. We all had fun and respected each other.

4. Explain with at least 2 sentences why that wire is the best conductor of heat. (Make sure to mention how the thickness of the wire helped your results)

17choateab232 — 2014-04-01 21:01:36 UTC

The thicker wire conducted the heat faster because it had more surface area and can hold more heat. The thicker wire was also closest to the fire.

3. Which of the wires conducted heat the best (melted the ball of wax first?

17choateab232 — 2014-04-01 21:01:51 UTC

The thickest wire conducted the best heat.

2. Explain how conduction is demonstrated by the experiment that you are doing with the candle, wire, and the wax

17choateab232 — 2014-04-01 21:02:09 UTC

Conduction is demonstrated by the experiment because heat is being transferred from the candle to the wire. Then the wire heats up and slowly melts the wax ball on the end transferring heat again.

1. What is conduction? What is heat as defined in science?

17choateab232 — 2014-04-01 21:02:24 UTC

Conduction is a process in which heat or electricity is transmitted through a substance when there is a difference in the temperature or electrical potential between attached regions, without the material moving. Heat as defined by science is is the process of energy transferring from a body or system due to thermal contact.

Picture of Setup

17lamk228 — 2014-04-03 23:26:03 UTC

Video of Setup and Melted Wax

17lamk228 — 2014-04-04 02:14:20 UTC