Write a hypothesis for Part II of the lab, which is about the type of material an object is made of, and its ability 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 the type of material affect thermal energy transfer?”

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If the type of material an object is made of affects its ability to absorb or release thermal energy, then different materials will transfer thermal energy at different rates, because the molecular structure and composition of the material determines how easily thermal energy can be conducted or absorbed by the atoms or molecules in the material.