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Lesson Title Efficiency
Success criteria Compare devices in terms of their efficiency Draw a sankey diagram of an immersion heater Calculate the efficiency of an immersion heater Suggest explanations for different efficiencies of heater
Recap from last lesson Efficiency = useful energy (or power) out total energy (or power) in Sometimes this is expressed as a % Efficiency = useful energy (or power) out x100 total energy (or power) in
Mini Review Teacher notes This multiple-choice activity provides an opportunity for students to practise using the energy efficiency equation. Students could answer each question in their books before revealing the answer on the IWB.
Applying our knowledge We can calculate the efficiency of any system as long as we can measure the energy inputs and outputs. What will happen if we set up this circuit?
Useful energy out = m x C x θ Efficiency = m x C x θ V x I x t Useful formulae: V = IR Electrical power = VI = I2R = V2/R Electrical energy = Power x Time = VIt = I2Rt = (V2/R)t Heat energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature rise Total energy in = V x I x t Useful energy out = m x C x θ Efficiency = m x C x θ V x I x t
Variables Independent Dependent Control
What do you think will make the most efficient heater?
Draw your results table Change in temperature over ~5 minutes You will need to also record: Time Voltage (average) Current (average) Mass of water used Length and thickness of wire
Our experiment Collect your equipment Do pre-measurements (things that wont change throughout the experiment) Set up the circuit Get it checked Start the experiment!
Group results Group Length of wire Thickness of wire Average temp rise (°C) Efficiency of the heater 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Conclusions What was the efficiency of your heater How did this compare to other heaters? Can you explain what made the difference?
Evaluating results In order to assess the quality of your evidence, you need to consider the following things: Reliability Validity Accuracy
Evaluating an experiment Were your results reliable? How could you improve them? Were your results valid? Were your results accurate? What kinds of errors were there (systematic or random) and how could you reduce them?
Apply to Demonstrate Now you have calculated the efficiency of the heater, describe what you have found out in the form of a Sankey Diagram. Then Kerboodle exam questions – finish for homework (they will help you to revise for the mock!)
Plenary What did you learn today? What did you find difficult? What do you feel most confident in? How do you feel now?