Practical Investigations
Heat
Prac 1: Expansion of Liquids
How does heat affect volume?
In this practical you will investigate the particle theory of matter, thermal energy(heat) and temperature
How does heat affect volume?
In this practical you will investigate the particle theory of matter, thermal energy(heat) and temperature
Prac 2: Sharing the warmth
How is heat transferred in liquids?
In this practical you will investigate heat transfer through convection and learn how to use the data loggers and data logging software to collect accurate data
How is heat transferred in liquids?
In this practical you will investigate heat transfer through convection and learn how to use the data loggers and data logging software to collect accurate data
Prac 3: Moving Particles
How can convection be explained using the particle theory?
In this practical you will investigate convection currents in liquids to explain how heat is transferred through convection
How can convection be explained using the particle theory?
In this practical you will investigate convection currents in liquids to explain how heat is transferred through convection
Prac 4: Investigating Insulators
How can we slow down or speed up the transfer of heat?
In this practical you will investigate how different materials can slow down (insulate) heat transfer. You will learn about conductors and insulators and you will learn how to collect and analyse quantitative data using the data loggers.
How can we slow down or speed up the transfer of heat?
In this practical you will investigate how different materials can slow down (insulate) heat transfer. You will learn about conductors and insulators and you will learn how to collect and analyse quantitative data using the data loggers.
Electricity
Prac 5: Electrical Circuits
What is an electrical circuit and what is required to make one?
In this practical you will investigate the components of an electrical circuit and will explore some basic circuits and the effect of introducing conductors and insulators
What is an electrical circuit and what is required to make one?
In this practical you will investigate the components of an electrical circuit and will explore some basic circuits and the effect of introducing conductors and insulators
Prac 6: Series and Parallel Circuits
What is the effect of connecting electrical components in parallel?
In this practical you will investigate series and parallel circuits and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of circuits.
What is the effect of connecting electrical components in parallel?
In this practical you will investigate series and parallel circuits and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of circuits.
Prac 7: Resistance and Ohm's Law
What is electrical resistance and what is the relationship between Voltage and Current?
In this practical you will investigate electrical resistance and use Voltmeters and Ammeters to establish the relationship between voltage and current. You will also explore the advantages of data loggers over analogue Voltmeters and Ammeters
What is electrical resistance and what is the relationship between Voltage and Current?
In this practical you will investigate electrical resistance and use Voltmeters and Ammeters to establish the relationship between voltage and current. You will also explore the advantages of data loggers over analogue Voltmeters and Ammeters
Prac 8: Resistance and Heat - Using Nichrome Wire
How does the type of material and shape of an electrical component affect its resistance?
In this practical you will investigate how the material a component is made of as well as its thickness and length affects its resistance. You will also explore how this can be explained using the particle theory of matter.
How does the type of material and shape of an electrical component affect its resistance?
In this practical you will investigate how the material a component is made of as well as its thickness and length affects its resistance. You will also explore how this can be explained using the particle theory of matter.