Monday, November 2, 2009

Practical Science in the Home

Stand back, Mythbusters! In an effort to prove something, and to add selling charm to Mom's latest knitted designs, we were testing the effectiveness of her new cup cozies! Here, in detail, are our steps!
  • Step 1: Boil water and measure a cup of it into each travel cup. One cup is covered with a knitted cozy and one is not. The initial measurement of the uncovered cup: 188 degrees Fahrenheit. The measurement of the covered cup: 186 degrees Fahrenheit. (difference of 2 degrees)
  • Step 2: After 15 minutes, check both cups and take new measurements. Uncovered cup: 152 degrees Fahrenheit. Covered cup: 158 degrees Fahrenheit. (difference of 6 degrees)
  • Step 3: After another 15 minutes (30 minutes from the start), take final measurement. The uncovered cup: 131 degrees Fahrenheit. The covered cup: 140 degrees Fahrenheit! (difference of 9 degrees)

Our theory was proved! The cup cozy kept the drink approximately 9 degrees warmer for 30 minutes than the cup with no cozy did. Just goes to show that some science is applicable in the home!

4 comments:

Mimi said...

Warmer AND cuter. How 'bout that?
Good job, my girl!

Livvy said...

Thank you!

Katherine said...

That's a great idea; tell her congrats! You guys should like sell those or something...! :D

Livvy said...

Mom is definitely going to sell them! The Foothills Craft Show is this upcoming Friday-Sunday, (the 13th of November-15th of November.) So if you want to come, I'll be there Sat. & Sun.