Lab Report Power of the Sun
It’s time to complete your Lab Report. Save the lab to your computer with the correct unit number, lab name, and your name at the end of the file name (e. g., U4_ Lab_PowerOfTheSun_Alice_Jones. doc).
Introduction
⦁ What was the purpose of the experiment?
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⦁ What were the independent, dependent, and control variables in your investigation?
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Experimental Methods
⦁ What tools did you use to collect your data?
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⦁ Describe the procedure that you followed to conduct your experiment.
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Data and Observations
⦁ Record your observations in a data table.
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Table 1. Temperature of Air at Different Distances from Lightbulb
Distance from lightbulb (cm) Temperature of air (°C)
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⦁ Create a graph that shows the relationship between the temperature of the air and the distance from the lightbulb.
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Conclusions
⦁ What conclusions can you draw about how the temperature of the air changes as you move farther from a heat source? Write an evidence-based claim.
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⦁ Analyze and interpret the data in the table that shows the average temperature of the planets and their distance from the sun. How does your data explain the temperature of the planets? Are there any planets that do not follow the trend? What is one possible reason the planets might not fit the trend that you observed in the simulation?
⦁ Table 2. Average Temperatures of Planets and Their Distance from the Sun
Planet Distance from the sun (mi) Average temperature (°C)
Mercury 35,900,000 167
Venus 67,200,000 457
Earth 92,600,000 15
Mars 141,600,000 -55
Jupiter 483,600,000 -108
Saturn 886,700,000 -133
Uranus 1,783,000,000 -209
Neptune 2,794,000,000 -163
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