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-Insulate a standard size aluminum soda can (empty) to prevent the loss of thermal energy.
You should attempt to prevent thermal energy transfer (heat loss) in the following ways:
-conduction
-convection
-radiation
rules:
*no more than 3 cm thickness of insulating material on any side
*top must leave access for the temperature probe. slightly smaller than a pencil)
*you may not use anything that generates additional heat (hand warmers, etc)
*nothing can be added on the inside of the can
Procedure:
Each can will be filled with nearly boiling water. You will measure the temperature at one minute intervals (the thermometer will stay in the can the entire time)
****what is a good thing that i can use to insulate the can? common household items appreciated, because i do not have much time to do it...what's quick and easy?****
THANKS!!
-Insulate a standard size aluminum soda can (empty) to prevent the loss of thermal energy.
You should attempt to prevent thermal energy transfer (heat loss) in the following ways:
-conduction
-convection
-radiation
rules:
*no more than 3 cm thickness of insulating material on any side
*top must leave access for the temperature probe. slightly smaller than a pencil)
*you may not use anything that generates additional heat (hand warmers, etc)
*nothing can be added on the inside of the can
Procedure:
Each can will be filled with nearly boiling water. You will measure the temperature at one minute intervals (the thermometer will stay in the can the entire time)
****what is a good thing that i can use to insulate the can? common household items appreciated, because i do not have much time to do it...what's quick and easy?****
THANKS!!