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CSEF · 2008

Lithium, Titanium, Alkaline, Oh My

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to see what was the energy efficiency of each type of battery. Methods/Materials My materials were 1 Energizer AA lithium battery, 1 Energ…

CSEF · 2008

My Achy Breaky Back: A Better Backpack Design

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what causes back pain when wearing a backpack and to improve the design of backpacks to decrease pain and increase comfort. Methods/Materials T…

CSEF · 2008

Oil Viscosity and Flow

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Which motor oil has the best viscosity and flow under different temperature conditions? After going through a blind test, by looking at the color of the oils and how they fl…

CSEF · 2008

Rust, Rust, Go Away. Don't Come Back Another Day

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Metals remain the favorite raw material to be used to build enormous structures as big as oil drilling platforms to as little as small nails. Unfortunately, it is a constant…

CSEF · 2008

Showering: More Heat with Less Water

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award

Objectives/Goals My objective is to indentify the key aspects of a showerhead design that transfers the maximum amount of heat to the body using the least amount of water. Methods/Materials…

CSEF · 2008

Soccer Ball Stitching: Does It Matter?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals This project took place to see whether or not the stitching of a soccer ball affects how far the ball travels. Methods/Materials Materials: This project consisted of the fol…

CSEF · 2008

Tennis String Stretching

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals To detemine the amount of elastic deformation of polymers in common brands of Tennis Racket String by stretching under equal amounts of tension and measuring the length of t…

CSEF · 2008

The Squeaky Wheel Gets Which Grease?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Every mechanical device a person uses has been lubricated to increase its efficiency. Our project focuses on identifying the lubricants that are best at reducing friction. I…

CSEF · 2008

Third Headlight Is No Fifth Wheel

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose is to test the hypothesis that an additional central headlight at eye-level, which will turn on with the original two headlights, can cause faster reaction times…

CSEF · 2008

Watered Down Facts

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if tap water or bottled water was more pure. Pure samples contain less constituents therefore they would be healthier for the…

CSEF · 2008

Which Insole Lasts the Longest?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to find out which replacement insole stays the thickest under constant compression over five days. Methods/Materials Four major brands of i…

CSEF · 2008

Which Packing Material Is Best?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals People have been using air cushion type of insulation because they perceive it to be the most dependable insulation for fragile items. The hypothesis for this experiment is…

CSEF · 2008

Yucky Water: Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective is to test water samples from different sources for various properties such as bacteria, lead content, pH Levels, etc. My hypothesis was that Thousand Oaks tap…

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