Science Investigations

Investigations about the Photovoltaic Cells

  1. How do you think the electrical power from the photovoltaic cells varies throughout the day?
  2. How do you think the electrical output of the photovoltaic cells is affected by the intensity of the light?
  3. How do you think electrical power output from the photovoltaic cells varies throughout a year?
  4. How do you think the long term efficiency of photovoltaic cells is affected by time?
  5. How do you think the output of the photovoltaic cells is affected by the position of the sun?

 

 

Investigations about the heat and light sensors in the stairwell

  1. How do you think the temperature of the stairwell will differ on either side of the flats during a day?
  2. Vents in the windows open automatically when a certain temperature is reached. Can you provide evidence to show this?
  3. How do you think the temperature will vary between the top and bottom heat sensors?

 

 

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