 |
It is well known that cars heat up when left in the sun. Normally hot
cars are associated with Summer weather, but in this experiment we are
going to see whether a car will get hot during a mild Autumn day. To
test our theory we are going to try to bake a batch of cookies on the
dashboard of a car on a sunny 26C day. Equipment 1 x Car dashboard 1 x Batch of cookie dough 1 x Cookie tray 1 x EL-USB-1 |
||||
|
The car was parked in the sun so as to “preheat the oven”. At the same time the EL-USB-1 datalogger was placed in the car to measure ambient temperature. The cookie dough was prepared as per the instructions and placed onto the tray. The tray was then placed on the dashboard as level as possible and the cookies were left until they appeared cooked. 
Figure 1: Cookies baking on the dashboard at a warm 85C
The temperature in the car jumped up quite quickly. Within 20 minutes the temperature had increased by 20C and within an hour it was up to 85C. 
Figure 2: Graph showing car air temperature with respect to time
Figure 3: The finished product after 2 and a half hours
If you would like to discuss this experiment further please contact one of our friendly Scientists via email or phone on 1300 421 034. |
|||||
See our other newsletter articles here!
Contact our expert scientists now to get the right meter or data logger to suit your needs and discuss your project.
Phone:
1300 964 137
Instrument Choice will respond in 3 business hours
Get in touch with our expert scientists Instrument Choice.
In less than 3 business hours you will have an answer from our expert scientists.
Our Australian experts have access to a huge range of products from national and international suppliers.
If for any reason you have trouble using this form please email the following address and your enquiry will still receive a response from a scientist within 3 business hours: scientists@instrumentchoice.com.au