This is intended to be a take-home lab. Students will need some information about their energy use (electric bill, gas bill, etc.), and more time for calculations than there is in a 75 minute lab session. Could be used as a small project instead of a lab.
Student Objectives
- Estimate your personal energy consumption
- Distinguish between direct and indirect energy use
- Calculate your average daily energy consumption
- Determine the average cost of your daily energy use
- Gain familiarity with various units for energy and power