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The experiment aimed to investigate heat conduction using a metal rod heated by a Bunsen burner, with wooden splints fixed at various distances to measure the time taken for them to fall off. Results indicated that splints closer to the heat source fell off sooner, demonstrating the principle of conduction where heat transfers from a higher to a lower temperature area. Limitations included inconsistent wax application and external factors affecting heat transfer.

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lab9-heat

The experiment aimed to investigate heat conduction using a metal rod heated by a Bunsen burner, with wooden splints fixed at various distances to measure the time taken for them to fall off. Results indicated that splints closer to the heat source fell off sooner, demonstrating the principle of conduction where heat transfers from a higher to a lower temperature area. Limitations included inconsistent wax application and external factors affecting heat transfer.

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Lab #9: Heat Transfer

Date:

(Include the date of the experiment)

Title:

Heat Transfer

Aim:

To investigate the conduction of heat.

Apparatus/Materials:

Bunsen burner, clamp stand, metal rod, wooden splints, candle wax,
stopwatch, tripod stand.

Procedure:

1. The metal rod was fixed in the clamp stand, positioned high enough to
heat one end with the Bunsen burner.

2. Wooden splints were fixed into candle wax at distances of 3 cm, 6 cm,
9 cm, and 12 cm from the heated end of the rod. The same amount of
candle wax was used for each splint.

3. The end of the rod was heated with the Bunsen burner, and the time
was noted.

4. The time it took for each wooden splint to fall off the rod was recorded.

5. A graph was plotted to show the relationship between distance and


time for the wooden splints to fall off.

Drawing:

(Include a diagram showing the setup: Bunsen burner heating one end of the
metal rod, with wooden splints fixed at various distances from the heated
end.)
Observation:

Distance from Heat Time for Splint to Fall


(cm) (seconds)

3 10

6 20

9 30

12 40

Discussion:

The process whereby heat is transferred in the material from one point to
another without the physical motion of the material, itself, from a region of
higher temperature to a region of lower temperature, is called conduction.
Materials that are good conductors of heat possess particles that are closely
packed and have greater chances of transferring energy easily. Those with
spread particles, which in turn reduces transfer of energy, include wood,
rubber, and plastic materials.

The day-to-day importance of conduction is in the design of cooking utensils,


heating systems, and electrical wiring, whereby good conductors are
employed in transferring heat in an effective manner.

The splints of wood fell off the rod in succession owing to the conduction of
heat down the metal rod. The closer to the heated end the splint was, the
sooner it got enough heat to melt the wax and drop off.

Sources of Error:

1. Inconsistent application of the same amount of candle wax could affect


how the splints fall.

2. Heat loss to the surroundings may have altered the results.

3. The time taken to observe the splints falling might have introduced
human error in recording.
Precautions:

1. Use the same amount of candle wax on each splint to ensure uniform
results.

2. Ensure the metal rod is heated consistently at the same end.

3. Use a stopwatch with precise timing to record the results accurately.

Limitations:

1. The experiment only measures the time taken for the splints to fall and
does not directly measure the temperature change at each distance.

2. The setup does not account for external factors like air movement or
ambient temperature, which may affect heat transfer.

3. The use of a Bunsen burner introduces potential inconsistencies in heat


application.

Conclusion:

The experiment demonstrated the process of conduction, where heat was


transferred through the metal rod to the wooden splints. The further the
splint was from the heat source, the longer it took to fall off. This shows the
gradual decrease in heat intensity as it moves along the rod.

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