Preview - Kinetic Molecular Theory

Simulation Data Visualization

We will again utilize CODAP to create a graph of your simulation data.

  1. Start by typing your independent variable in the table where it currently reads "Replace with Independent Variable". (Your independent variable is one of the following: initial water amount, water temperature, can volume, or amount of time the can is left in the fire.)
  2. In order to create a graph, drag your independent variable to the x-axis of the plot as shown in the GIF on the right; the example GIF uses water temperature as an independent variable.
  3. Drag the % Crush variable to the y-axis of the plot as shown in the GIF on the right.
  4. Observe the resulting plot. Then answer the questions below the CODAP workbench.

 

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

If there is a clear trend in your graph of your simulation data, identify it (direct or inverse). If there is not a clear trend (no relationship) then state that.

Does your simulation data graph show the same trend as your data from the actual can crusher experiment? Explain how the graphs are similar or different in your answer and why you believe this to be the case.

Notes

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