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Which Form of Insulation Preserves Thermal Energy?

CSEF · 2008 Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Jerrica N. Cox · Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine which cup preserves thermal energy the best. Methods/Materials Methods: Materials: 1. Water is heated to 100 degrees Celsius Plastic Styrofoam 2. Cup is filled with water. Ceramic Glass 3. Temperature is recorded every 60 seconds for 600 seconds. Results My highest average for which cup preserves thermal energy was styrofoam. Out of the four cups my lowest average was glass. Conclusions/Discussion Out of the glass, plastic, and ceramic I concluded that styrofoam cups are the best insulations to preserve thermal energy. Out of those four cups I also concluded that glass would drop the temperature of the water the most.

Summary statement

My project was to determine which cup would keep the water the warmest.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2008 Materials Science (Junior Division Only) · Entry J1210

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