Duracels or Energizers? That is the Question



 
 Title: Duracels or Energizers? THAT IS THE QUESTION

                                          

Problems/Questions:     Which battery lasts the longest amount of times? 

                                        Which battery lasts the shortest amount of time?

                                        Which battery is less expensive?

                                        Which battery is more expensive?

                       

                       

Materials: 2 types of name brand batteries, 2 flashlights and an electric balance

 

Test Design:

1) Get two different name brand batteries.

2) Compare and contrast the different prices.

3) Get two flashlights.

4) Place each type of battery in the flashlights.  Make sure to label each

flashlight the type of battery.

5) Turn on the two flashlights simultaneously if you can.

6) Record the date and time when you turned on the flashlights.

7) Observe each flashlight until they go out.

8) Record the date and time when each flashlight goes out.



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