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Transcript of Energy lesson 5
Energy from fuels
Target To investigate different types of fuel.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Investigation To find the best fuel Set up the equipment as
shown. Weigh the fuel container
and measure the temperature.
Burn the fuel for 2 minutes.
Measure the final temperature and mass of the fuel container.
Fuel Mass before
Mass after
Mass used
Temp before
Temp after
Temp rise
Temp rise / Mass used
Wax
Paraffin
Ethanol
Wood
Results
Fuel Mass before
Mass after
Mass used
Temp before
Temp after
Temp rise
Temp rise / Mass used
Wax 13.75 13.30 0.45 20 21 1 2.22
Paraffin 49.58 48.75 0.83 20 60 40 48.19
Ethanol 55.35 54.59 0.76 20 54 34 44.74
Wood 1.19 0.43 0.76 22 36 14 18.42
Results
What we found out
Look at your results and explain what you have found out.
Which was the best fuel?
Why did you choose this fuel as the best one?
Where the any other factors to consider?
Literacy plenary- fuels
Identify the word that matches the description of the word
The name of chemical produced from decayed (rotting) organic matter.
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (1) – well done
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The name of the most important ‘greenhouse’ gas.
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (2) – well done
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The name of the gas that produces acid rain
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (3) – well done
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An harmless gas released when fuels burn.
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (4) – well done
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The name of a liquid fuel produced from oil.
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (5) – well done
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The most plentiful fossil fuel on Earth.
1. Methane 2. Coal
5. Water vapour
4. Sulphur dioxide3. Petrol
6. Carbon dioxide
Correct answer (6) – well done
That’s the end of the quiz!
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