Sunny Angles

Using Vernier sensors

Analysis:

Increase in Temp Temp @ 0 degree angle Temp @ 90 degree angle Temp @ 45 degree angle
       
       
       

In this experiment, what was the variable?

 

Graph your data on graph paper or XL.  Label the horizontal axis(minutes) and vertical axis(temperature).  Be sure to use different colors to show the results from each probe.

 

Based on your data, at which angle did the temperature increase the most?

 

At which temperature did your temperature increase the least?

 

What part of Earth's surface does each temperature probe represent?

   0 degree probe:

   45 degree probe:

   90 degree probe:

 

Why is air at the North Pole still very cold in the summer even though the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?

 

Think about it - In this experiment, what variables were held constant.  In other words, what did you have to keep the same in order to make this a fair experiment?

DATA TABLE

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