Understanding the rate of ignition and combustion of common household items helps make safer spaces. In this investigation you will build a calorimeter and make direct observations of the timing, behavior, and smoke of different fuels as they burn.
Complete this investigation to understand:
how does the material the fuel is made of effect the amount of energy released during combustion?
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