Project+Summary


 * __Aim:__**

To find, and compare the amount of energy stored in fuels used in daily life.

**__Background Information:__**

On combustion of fuels, such as in engines of vehicles, energy is given off to more vehicles. Different fuels contain different amount of energy, thus have different efficiencies.

**__Objective:__**

To find the most efficient fuels that should be used in daily life based on the amount of energy stored in them.

**__Hypothesis:__**

Ethanol is the most efficient. It would contain the most amount of energy.

**__Variables:__**

- __Constant__ • Volume of fuel used • Surface area of the fuel to be set on fire • Ventilation of the surrounding area

- __Independent__ • Type of fuel used • Temperature change

- __Dependent__ • Time taken for the fuel to burn out • Temperature of the water heated

**__Materials:__**

- 100cm³ of kerosene - 100cm³ of ethanol - 100cm³ of paraffin oil - Distilled water

**__Apparatus:__**

- Measuring cylinder - 3 Spirit burners - 3 Thermometers - 3 Lighters - 3 Copper Calorimeters - Stopwatches - Retort Stand - Electronic scale

**__Procedure, Conclusion, and Everything in Between__**

//Refer to:// Carrying out the Experiment