Initial Hypothesis: Differences in surrounding environmental conditions and the opening of its door cause fluctuations in the interior air temperature of a refrigerator. Initial Predictions: The interior air temperature will rise by about 2º F through the day in response to rising indoor air temperature. Opening the door will cause an almost instantaneous rise in [...]

In trying to figure out the temperature [patterns of my refrigerator, I made some basic assumptions.  My first assumption was that the temperature does not remain constant, but rather is cooled until it reaches a certain temperature. Then the cooling mechanism in the refrigerator shuts off and the air slowly begins to warm.  Once it [...]