Question

An experiment was conducted to see which metal pot would be better for cooking food quickly. The table below shows how quickly small pieces of wax melted during the experiment. Type of metal Time for the wax to melt (seconds) Aluminum 27 Bronze 45 Copper 15 Steel 80 The following statement was made after the data were examined: “Copper pots are the best pots for cooking food quickly.” Which term best describes this statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

The term conclusion best illustrates the given statement.

Explanation:

Conclusion refers to a decision or judgment that can be acquired by reasoning. From the observation mentioned in the given table:  

1. The steel, aluminum, and bronze took 27, 45 and 80 seconds to dissolve small section of wax, this signifies that more time will be needed by them to transfer heat to the food while cooking. Thus, food will take more time to cook in them.  

2. Copper consumed less time, that is, 15 seconds to melt the section of wax than the other metal pots, which signifies that it is a good conductor of heat than the others. Thus, the copper pot would be good for cooking food briskly.  

After evaluating the results and observations in an experiment, the conclusion was made that pots made of copper are best for cooking foods.