Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

I am doing a science fair project on, "How Does Color Affect Heating by the Absorption of Light." Would an expert mind tell me the independent and dependent variables for my project? I have an idea of what they are, but I am not positive if I am correct. Thank you so much! I really appreciate your help!

Hi,
We would be happy to help you out. Why don't you post what you think the independent and dependant variables are and we'll make sure you're on the right track?
If you need a reminder of what each one means, here is a link to the definition for each:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... bles.shtml

Thank you so much! I thought the independent variable would be the color. (each color wrapped around the mason jar) because that is what I change each time. I also thought the dependent variable would be the change in temperatures because that is affected by the independent variable. I thought the control used for comparison was the temperature after each color was tested. Thank you so much! I am so sorry I didn't respond quickly! It would be great if you could answer tonight! Again, thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

Hi,
Sorry I didn't get a chance to post again last weekend but yes you got your independent and dependent variables correct, great job!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!