Design a Thermos Lab Report

Use the Data Tables as you complete the lab report.

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Graded Assignment
Lab Report: Design a Thermos
Answer the questions. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full
credit.
Total score: ____ of 24 points
(Score for Question 1: ___ of 20 points)
1. For each of the five materials for which you have data, create a graph showing the cooling curve for the
insulation material and for the control.
(a) Determine the values for the x-axis and y-axis based on your time and temperature data, respectively.
(b) Plot the temperature for the thermos, the control, and the room.
(c) Draw trend lines for temperature using a different pattern or color for each line.
(d) Make a key so that you are able to tell the plots apart.
Answer:
Temperature Data for Insulated Containers: Bubble Wrap
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Temperature Data for Insulated Containers: Steel Wool
Temperature Data for Insulated Containers: Aluminum Foil
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Temperature Data for Insulated Containers: Shredded Cardboard
Temperature Data for Insulated Containers: Paper Pellets
(Score for Question 2: ___ of 2 points)
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2. How did each thermos perform when compared with the control and room temperature? Use the data and
graphs to support your answer.
Answer:
Type your answer here.
(Score for Question 3: ___ of 2 points)
3. Did each thermos work as you expected it to? What would you change to improve your design?
Answer:
Type your answer here.
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