Solar Cooker
Effect of infrared radiation on the water temperature
Experimental Outline
Hypothesis: The temperature of the water in the solar cooker will increase.
Independent Variable: The location where the experiment is held.
Dependent Variable: The temperature of the water.
Constants: The solar cooker, the amount of water used, the type of thermometer used.
Control: NILNumber of Trials: Three
Materials and Methods
Step 1:
We read the instructions and distributed each person some materials to bring.
Step 2:
We brought the materials and watch the video on how to make the solar cooker with the materials.
Step 3:
We started making the solar cooker together using the material we brought.
Step 4:
After making the solar cooker, we discussed and planed on the location of the experiment, how the experiment should be done and the whole process of carrying out the experiment.
Step 5:
We record the starting temperature of the thermometer
Step 6:
Put the thermometer in the cup of water in the solar cooker and wait for 5min
Step 7:
Read and record the temperature.
Step 8:
Repeat step 5-7 2 more times at the same location
Step 9:
Carry out step 5-7 3 times at a different location
Step 10:
We distributed the work again by giving everyone something to type out and send to one of the group members.
Wait for the water to be heated (5min)
Take out the thermometer after 5min
Read the thermometer and record the temperature down
Analysis and Discussion
Conclusion:
The sun's infrared radiation cause the water in the solar cooker to increase in temperature, hence does not reject our hypothesis.
Possible scientific explanations for these results:
The black construction paper around the box and inside the box absorb the infrared radiation from the Sun, and heats up the the air inside the box. The aluminum foil on the cover of the shoebox will reflect the sunlight into the box, and the black construction paper under the cup of water will absorb the infrared radiation too, heating up the air inside the shoebox. The cling film at the opening of the shoebox will trap those heat inside the box, hence heating up the water inside as time passes by.
Conlcusion
We should change the water in the cup after each trial to make sure that the temperature of the water is the same at the beginning
Duty list and Acknowledgement
Gerald Ong- Video taking, video editing and making of flyers
Ng Jayden- Listing down the material and methods we use, creating the duty and acknowledgement list
HuaLin- Creating the experimental layout and completing the Analysis and Discussion section
Xin Yi- Recording data and completing the conclusion section
Acknowledgement:
Special Thanks to
Mr Gary Lee for this guidance