For this project, we had to produce a device that converted energy into another device of energy. What my team created was turning chemical energy to kinetic energy by producing a lava lamp.
Key terms:
Energy: "The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object (of a given mass) by the application of force."
Matter: "Matter is a substance that has inertia and occupies physical space. According to modern physics, matter consists of various types of particles, each with mass and size."
Heat energy: Heat energy is the result of the movement of tiny particles called atoms, molecules or ions in solids, liquids and gases. Heat energy can be transferred from one object to another. The transfer or flow due to the difference in temperature between the two objects is called heat."
Kinetic energy: Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object, particle, or set of particles. Any object in motion is using kinetic energy."
chemical energy: "Chemical energy is released when bonds form in a chemical reaction, often producing heat as a by-product (exothermic reaction)."
Key terms:
Energy: "The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object (of a given mass) by the application of force."
Matter: "Matter is a substance that has inertia and occupies physical space. According to modern physics, matter consists of various types of particles, each with mass and size."
Heat energy: Heat energy is the result of the movement of tiny particles called atoms, molecules or ions in solids, liquids and gases. Heat energy can be transferred from one object to another. The transfer or flow due to the difference in temperature between the two objects is called heat."
Kinetic energy: Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object, particle, or set of particles. Any object in motion is using kinetic energy."
chemical energy: "Chemical energy is released when bonds form in a chemical reaction, often producing heat as a by-product (exothermic reaction)."
Conclusion: Overall, as a group I felt we did a poor job during this project. As we began testing experiments, we didn't write down our measurements for the amount of liquids we put in the bottle. Instead, we eye balled a lot of our experiments so we couldn't compare a lot of them. We got distracted a lot, getting off task and relying on each other to do the job. Although, we tended to miss a group member, therefore she couldn't exactly help us with the project due to her not really knowing what we were doing. Also, I didn't help the situation by constantly talking about random topics instead of focusing on the project and producing new ideas for the group. However, I did have the idea of making the lava lamp and giving thought of making it by oil and water, but everyone thought it would be too simple. But as we experimented, we found out it was the only one that was successful along with using aka-seltzers in it. If I had to do this project again, I would focus more, make sure to right down all the measurements, stay on task, and also contribute more. I would also plan more accordingly to what experiments we do each day along with doing the experiments multiple times instead of just once or twice.