Question
5. A scientist wants to investigate how different materials affect the transfer of thermal energy.
Arrange the steps they would take using the scientific method, in the correct order.
A. Analyze the temperature data collected from each material
B. Predict which materials will transfer heat the fastest
C. Ask how the type of material affects heat transfer
D. Test different materials by placing them in contact with a heat source and measuring temperature change
E. Observe that some materials feel warmer or cooler to the touch
F. Conclude which materials are best at conducting or insulating thermal energy
Arrange the steps they would take using the scientific method, in the correct order.
A. Analyze the temperature data collected from each material
B. Predict which materials will transfer heat the fastest
C. Ask how the type of material affects heat transfer
D. Test different materials by placing them in contact with a heat source and measuring temperature change
E. Observe that some materials feel warmer or cooler to the touch
F. Conclude which materials are best at conducting or insulating thermal energy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The steps of the scientific method in the correct order would be:
1. **E. Observe that some materials feel warmer or cooler to the touch.**
2. **C. Ask how the type of material affects heat transfer.**
3. **B. Predict which materials will transfer heat the fastest.**
4. **D. Test different materials by placing them in contact with a heat source and measuring temperature change.**
5. **A. Analyze the temperature data collected from each material.**
6. **F. Conclude which materials are best at conducting or insulating thermal energy.**
This sequence follows the logical progression of observation, questioning, predicting, testing, analyzing, and concluding.
1. **E. Observe that some materials feel warmer or cooler to the touch.**
2. **C. Ask how the type of material affects heat transfer.**
3. **B. Predict which materials will transfer heat the fastest.**
4. **D. Test different materials by placing them in contact with a heat source and measuring temperature change.**
5. **A. Analyze the temperature data collected from each material.**
6. **F. Conclude which materials are best at conducting or insulating thermal energy.**
This sequence follows the logical progression of observation, questioning, predicting, testing, analyzing, and concluding.