Different counter surfaces A) Analysis
Same sized ice cubes, flat surfaced materials and equal mass B) Hypothesis
Metal, Styrofoam C) Control (closest to body temperature)
If an ice cube is placed on the surface of each material, then the material that feels warmest will melt the ice cube the fastest. D) Preliminary observation
Will different surfaces affect the melting rate of an ice cube? E) Conclusion
Wood F) Experimental group (warmer or colder than body temperature)
Measurement of melting time G) Variables
The material that felt the coolest melted the ice the fastest. H) Data collected
The materials tested were at room temperature. Since body temperature was warmer than the room temperature, heat will be lost to the material in direct relationship to its Density. Styrofoam, as the least dense, felt closer to body temperature and didn't lose much heat. However, it was the best insulator and maintained the ice cube the longest. I) Controlled conditions
Materials feel warm or cool to the touch J) Question
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