Using the sun to heat water

Solar energy from the Sun can be used to heat water.
 
Your task:
 
a) Set up an investigation that uses solar energy to make 200 mL of cold tap water heat up as much as possible in 30 minutes. You will need to measure the initial water temperature. You may use some, or all of this equipment:
 
Black can
White can
Aluminium foil
(300 mm × 500 mm)
 
Thermometer
Cardboard to mount the aluminium
(300 mm × 20 mm)
 
Clock to time 30 minutes
Sunny place Shady place  
 
b) Complete the table below to identify the gear you used and the reason why you used this gear.
 
Gear chosen Reason for use
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c) 
Measure the temperature rise of the water.
 
Initial temperature  _______________ oC
 
Final temperature   _______________ oC
 
Temperature rise   _______________ oC