IB MATH METHODS
MATHEMATICAL MODELING PROJECT
"THE COOLING LIQUID"
Task: Carry out an experiment to find a mathematical model "Function" that indicates how fast hot water cools down when left alone.
Materials Needed: Thermometer, stop watch, bunsen burner, cups/containers
Procedure:
1. Record the room temperature before beginning the experiment
2. Heat a liquid and pour it in to a cup.
3. Insert a thermometer into the cup and ensure that the cup is covered to prevent the
release of steam. Do not remove the thermometer from the cup.
4. Record the liquid’s initial temperature and the temperature every 2 minutes for a
period of 20 minutes
Instructions: