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CSEF · 2016

Testing Oxidation on Skateboard Bearings

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

Objectives/Goals In my project I am testing to see which bearing company can withstand the most oxidation while sitting in water for three days. I will be using salt water, fresh water, and…

CSEF · 2016

The Science behind Cleaning

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Millions of people today, perhaps also you, are being tricked and put into danger when using commercial grease-cleaning products such as Formula 409, Goo Gone, and many othe…

CSEF · 2016

To Rust, or Not to Rust?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to see which acid mixture or chemical would prevent the most rust. Methods/Materials For this experiment I used 24 finishing nails, 261 grams…

CSEF · 2015

Air Filters: Are You Getting What You Paid For?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals For my science project, I investigated how well cheap air filters and more expensive filters improved indoor air quality. I measured the air quality in my home using a range…

CSEF · 2015

Antacid Potency

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Which antacid works best at neutralizing acids? I believe that Equate will work the most. Gaviscon will work the second best and Walgreens will work the least efficiently. M…

CSEF · 2015

Are LED Bulbs the Most Efficient Light Source?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to provide useful information to consumers regarding which type of light bulb would be the most beneficial to purchase. If I needed a new l…

CSEF · 2015

Beware of the Cookware

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

Objectives/Goals My objective was to test different types of metal cooking pots to determine which one would leach the most amounts of metals when boiled in a 25% citric acid solution for 30…

CSEF · 2015

Bicycle Helmet Bust

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to find out if the brand or price of children#s bicycle helmets affect the integrity of the helmet in a crash. Methods/Materials I tested va…

CSEF · 2015

Bounce!

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Does the brand or type of tennis ball effect its bounce height and durability on a hard court? I hypothesize that tennis balls bounce height and durability will be affected…

CSEF · 2015

Can Crystal Power Cells Outlast Alkaline Batteries?

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

Objectives/Goals To determine if crystal power cells can outlast alkaline batteries. Methods/Materials Run times of AA,AAA,crystal dry cell and crystal wet cell batteries were tested and exa…

CSEF · 2015

Do SPF Levels in Sunscreen Really Matter?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Sunscreen is known and widely used to prevent damages to skin such as skin cancer and photo aging. While some effects of UV rays are acute and reversible, others are chronic…

CSEF · 2015

Effective Headgear in Soccer

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

Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to compare five brands of soccer headgear to observe differences in the forces of impact, at four different speeds, on each of the four sides…

CSEF · 2015

Modern Insulators

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find out which commonly used, modern insulation retains the most heat. Methods/Materials To complete this experiment three different…

CSEF · 2015

Open Wide!

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to find out which toothpaste protected your teeth the most. Methods/Materials Egg shells were used to simulate teeth and vinegar was used to rep…

CSEF · 2015

Pucker Up

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals If you use Carmex lip balm SPF 15, then you will have better UV protection over Baby Lips, EOS and Neutrogena. Methods/Materials After purchasing 5,000 UV beads and stringin…

CSEF · 2015

Radioactive Particle Protection

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find out which cloth (cotton, linen, or polyester) is the most effective at blocking radiation. My hypothesis is that cotton will be the most…

CSEF · 2015

Radio Microwaves and Cell Phone Use

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if different generations of smart phones are affected by different functions. Methods/Materials Materials: iPhone 3, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5,…

CSEF · 2015

SPF Test

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My mom was diagnosed with Melanoma when she was 40 years old, and my grandma has had several basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas removed in her lifetime. I take after th…

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