Objective
Study the thermal conductivity of different materials and their ability to transfer heat.
Materials
- Metal rods or similar objects made of different materials (e.g., aluminum, copper, wood)
- Hot water
- Thermometer
- Timer
- Notebook for recording data
Instructions
- Place one end of each rod in hot water.
- Use a thermometer to measure the temperature change at the other end of each rod over time.
- Record temperature measurements at regular intervals (e.g., every minute).
- Compare the rate of temperature change for each material.
- Analyze your findings to understand the thermal conductivity of different materials.
- Present your results in a report, discussing the principles of thermal conductivity and their applications.