Heat Given Off by Halogen, LED, and CFL light bulbs Group # Period Names:
Scientific Question
Variables IV: DV: Control Variables: (3)
Materials
Background (2-3 facts about each type of light bulb)
Sources (websites) 1. 2.
Hypothesis
Procedure
Data Table Title: __________________________ Type of Light Bulb Change in Temperature (°C) Trial 1Trial 2Trial 3Average
Graph
Analysis Lamp (A19) bulb technology Price per bulb (Est.) Lifespan (Hours) Watts (Varies by Mfr.) Lumens (Varies by Mfr.) 60-Watt Incandescent $ LED (60-Watt–Equiv.) $720, CFL (60-Watt–Equiv.) $310, Halogen (60-Watt Equiv.) $
Analysis: Cost and Energy Savings Cost per kW $.10/hr Watt kW conversion = Cost for using each light bulb for 30 days assuming they run for 24 hours/day. A. CFL: B. Halogen: C. LED: D. How much money is saved using the LED bulbs?
Analysis Continued.. 1. How many of each type of light bulb would you need to purchase if you planned to use them 24hrs a day for 10years? 2. What is the cost of purchasing each type of light bulb? A. CFL: B. Halogen: C. LED:
Conclusion