http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/heatra.html
 This website is all about heat transfers, with definitions of Convection and conduction.
In my experiment I am using a convectoin oven, so this website made things more clear for me.
In convection heat transfers this is what happens:
The heat transfers is by the air or water moving away from the heat source taking energy with it.
Convectoin above a hot surface happens because the hot air expands. It becomes less dense and the heat rises, cooking whatever you are making! :) I think that the convection oven works because the heat waves in the oven rise, with energy transfering with it. This I believe is what makes the cookies in the convectoin oven
Over the next few days I am going to research more about making cookies in the oven and connecting it to these facts I learned today. So I don't have to say "I think or I believe" I will be able to say "I know."
This diagram below is examples of Heat transfers. It gave me an idea of what heat transfers go on in a persons everyday life.

3/12/2012

To be able to explain and present my physics project on making cookies I need to understand convection and conduction. These are two forms of heat.
For my project I will be using a convection oven, so I need to research and figure out how the heat in the oven cook the cookies, and make them so wonderful. :) Also as a physics student I am going to learn about all the ways physics plays into baking this treat.
For my final presentation I am going to create a poster that explains all the ideas I have stated above. Hopefully I will also be able to bring in some cookies!

First Post

Today I made my first blog, it was easy and now i am ready to start my project. My project for this semester is going to be about making cookies and the physics behind it. Im interested in testing it out, and learning about how our everyday activities (making cookies is frequent for me) play into the world of physics.