Temperature Probe Response Time
Recommended for grades 6–12.
Introduction
Sometimes, when you are sick, your parents have you keep an oral thermometer under your tongue for 3 minutes because it takes about that long for the thermometer to register your body’s temperature. The time needed by the thermometer to reach your body temperature is the response time of the thermometer. In this experiment, you will study the response time of a Temperature Probe in still water.
A graph will be produced as data are collected. You will improve your graph interpreting skills as you investigate the graph.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Make measurements.
- Analyze a graph of the data.
- Use this graph to make conclusions about the experiment.
- Determine the response time of a Temperature Probe.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
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Included in the Lab Book
Vernier lab books include a CD with word-processing files of the student instructions, essential teacher information, suggested answers, sample data and graphs, and more.