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CSEF · 2009

Turf vs. Grass: The Ultimate Comparison

Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether a ball's roll length varied on artificial Turf versus natural grass. Methods/Materials The experiment used a soccer…

CSEF · 2009

Using Rubbing Alcohol to Cool Down a Car

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to see if spraying rubbing alcohol mixed with water can cool down a car and if so, to determine how effective different concentrations of al…

CSEF · 2009

Weak vs. Strong

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals To test the strength of wood by using a battering ram. Methods/Materials Materials: Battering ram materials 1) wood 2)nails 3) saws 4)sheet metal 5)rope 6)drill 7) file for…

CSEF · 2008

Acid Rain: Our Monuments Feel the Pain

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Which building material is the least susceptible to acid rain: limestone, granite, or marble? Methods/Materials 12% sulfuric acid solution (11 L), 7 pieces of each material:…

CSEF · 2008

Color vs. Temperature

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project is designed to show a probable cause of the heat trapped in houses #the color of the roof. Methods/Materials By using a 100 watt flood lamp to act as the sun, I w…

CSEF · 2008

Conductive Resins

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how to make conductive epoxies using conductive materials and epoxy resin, and understand the factors that affect the electrical properties of conductiv…

CSEF · 2008

Corrosion Corrupts

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Corrosion damage is very expensive destroying billions of dollars of equipment and structures in the US alone, each year. Applying protective coatings that significantly red…

CSEF · 2008

Effects of Temperature on Magnets

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to learn more about the properties of magnets when they are subjected to different temperatures. Does the temperature of a magnet have any eff…

CSEF · 2008

How Full Is Full Spectrum?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award

Objectives/Goals My objective was to evaluate the claims of "full-spectrum" light source manufacturers in order to determine whether their products imitate the qualities of sunlight more acc…

CSEF · 2008

Icebreakers

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project was to test the strength and durability of ice. I believe that ice can be made stronger and more durable by adding various substances to it. Methods/Materials Thr…

CSEF · 2008

It's Getting Cold

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine whether cloth, paper or sand were the superior heat insulator for conductive heat. A testing chamber was designed to simulate a…

CSEF · 2008

Keeping the Finish!

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective was to find out what happens to 20 car panels when 10 were striped of everything but the paint and 10 were striped of everything but paint and then had protect…

CSEF · 2008

Linear Acceleration

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Can magnets propel a metal ball? If so, what combination of magnet spacing and trigger angle create the most velocity? I believe the ball will go the fastest when the trigge…

CSEF · 2008

Magnets: Hot or Cold?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective is to discover the effects (if any) of temperature on the strength of a magnet. Methods/Materials My method for testing this was to place a pure magnet at a var…

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