thermodynamics/keep the heat jeremy gerber northridge high school
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Thermodynamics/Keep The Heat
Jeremy GerberNorthridge High School
The Event
Divided into two parts.Part 1: Device TestingPart 2: Written Test over Thermodynamic
concepts.
The Device
Must fit in a 15 cm cube for CMust fit in a 20 cm cube for BNo Foam, bubblewrap, commercial
insulation.Must be easily able to insert and remove a
250 mL beaker. Important!Must have a 1.5 cm hole at the top for
probe/thermometer.
The Device Advice
Experiment early and often.Outlandish ideas sometimes are the best.Be the taskmaster.GET A COMPUTERIZED PROBE.PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!http://www.soinc.org/thermodynamics_chttp://www.scioly.orghttp://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/temp
erature-sensors/go-temp/
Don’t go for bonus points unless your sure!
The Test
THE SAME TOPICS FOR B AND C!!!This event can get over a B division kids head
quick!Focus on simpler mathMemorize the LawsHAVE A GREAT BINDER!http://
www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/thermodynamics
http://www.dummies.com/store/product/Thermodynamics-For-Dummies.productCd-1118002911.html
Scoring
MUST IMPOUNDTest 50 pts.Plots (4 of them) 10 pts.Heat Retention ScorePrediction ScoreIce Water BonusPrediction > Retention
QUESTIONS?
Slideshow can be found at http://www.ezwebsite.org/nhsso
NHS Invitational Jan 19th.