Write a hypothesis for Part I of the lab, which is about the effect of mass on the ability of an object to absorb or release thermal energy. Use the format of "if . . . then . . . because . . .” and be sure to answer this part of the lesson question: "How does mass affect thermal energy transfer?”

Answer 1

If the mass of an object increases, then its ability to absorb or release thermal energy will also increase because mass directly affects the object’s heat capacity.