Heat Capacity of a Metal Lab

This lab didn't require much on the part of calculations, but it was still kind of fun to do. We had to find the specific heat of the copper we were given using only water in a cup and a probe to measure temperature. After all of the work we completed, Tyler and I felt confident that we had done everything right in the lab, and we compared our answers with the groups who had calculated it with lead instead. 

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Specific Heat Lecture

Video Lecture

Phase Changes

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Boat Races

So, Tyler and I constructed a boat to race using our newly made biodiesel, which would be used to compete against our classmates for extra credit points. Our first attempt was lame at best. Below you can see our first attempt. We ended up scrapping the entire thing and rebuilt it using a soda can instead. Although it wasn't the fastest boat in the class and we didn't get the extra credit, we crossed the finish line and got full points for the lab.

Our Video Submission

My lab partner Tyler and I made a short video to submit to a contest on how biodiesel is a better alternative than regular gasoline. Please take a minute to watch our video and learn a little about how biodiesel can better our world.

Biodiesel Video

What is biodiesel?

Biodiesel Basics

Benefits of Biodiesel