Question

write a hypothesis for part ii of the lab, which is about the type of material an object is made of, and its ability to absorb or release thermal energy. use the format of \if... then... because...\ and be sure to answer this part of the lesson question: \how does the type of material affect thermal energy transfer?\

Explanation:

A hypothesis is an educated - guess in an "if - then - because" format. We know that different materials have different thermal conductivities. Based on this knowledge, we can formulate a hypothesis related to thermal energy transfer.

Answer:

If an object is made of a material with high thermal conductivity, then it will release and absorb thermal energy more quickly because materials with high thermal conductivity allow heat to flow through them more easily.