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Heat Energy Experiment Aim: To measure the heat energy released in a burning fuel.
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Heat Energy Experiment Aim: To measure the heat energy released in a burning fuel. Diagram: Method: * The apparatus was set as shown in the diagram. * 20ml of water were measured. * The initial temperature of the water was measured as well as the distance from the tile to the bottom of the test tube. * The mass of the watch glass with and without the fuel was measured. * The fuel was lighted with a lighted splint and left to burn until it ends. * The mass of the watch glass was then re-measured. * The final temperature of the water was recorded. For safety reasons a heat-proof tile was placed under the watch glass and goggles were used. The fuel was lighted with a splint and not the Bunsen burner, and the experiment area was completely clear for space. For accuracy, the maximum temperature of the water was measured. The fuel was...
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