Experiment Description and Temperature Change Report:

For my experiment, I set out to test the effectiveness of a solar cooker in heating water. Here is a
description of the experiment setup and the report of the change in temperature:

Experiment Setup:

1. I constructed a simple solar cooker using a cardboard box, aluminum foil, black
construction paper, and a clear plastic sheet or oven bag. The cooker was positioned in
direct sunlight with the reflective surface facing the sun.
2. I filled a container with a measured amount of water, ensuring it was at room
temperature before starting the experiment.
3. The container of water was placed inside the cooking chamber of the solar cooker, and
the clear plastic sheet was securely closed to create an airtight seal.
4. I carefully positioned a thermometer in the water, ensuring that the bulb of the
thermometer was fully submerged.
5. I monitored and recorded the initial temperature of the water before placing it in the
solar cooker.
6. The solar cooker was left in direct sunlight for a specified duration of time to allow the
sun's energy to heat the water.
7. After the designated time, I removed the container of water from the solar cooker and
immediately recorded the final temperature.

Temperature Change Report:

The initial temperature of the water was measured to be 25°C (77°F). The solar cooker was then
left in direct sunlight for 2 hours. After the designated time, the final temperature of the water
was measured to be 60°C (140°F).

Therefore, the change in temperature of the water during the 2-hour duration in the solar cooker
was 35°C (63°F).

This experiment demonstrates the ability of the solar cooker to harness sunlight and convert it
into thermal energy, effectively heating the water. The temperature increase of 35°C indicates the
successful utilization of solar power for cooking or heating purposes.