Browse 33 real Physical Sciences projects entered in 2009, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if the megapixel count in a digital camera affects the print quality of a 4x6 inch glossy print. Methods/Materials Five cameras wit…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Being a violin player, I was interested in finding if different violin rosins would actually help make a louder sound. Methods/Materials The materials used in this project w…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to evaluate the relationship between the degree of tinting on a car window and transmission of harmful ultraviolet light (UVA or UVB). A secondar…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if Duraflame(R) burns the longest, generates the most heat and provides the best firewood value. Methods/Materials Samples of five different wo…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In the project, different cooking oils were tested to see which one had the most saturated fat. Methods/Materials Four test tubes were filled with 20ml. of vegetable oil and…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to investigate which tint will be most effective in blocking ultraviolet rays in sunglasses. Methods/Materials We obtained two lens mater…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to prove that Birch Hardwood is stronger than Particle Board composite wood and MDF composite wood. Methods/Materials An experiment was de…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine if Speedo's technically advanced swimsuits (LZR Racer; Fastskin FS-Pro) give elite swimmers a greater competitive advantage compared to their conventional swims…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal is to see if SPF in sunscreen has the protection on your skin it says it does and to see which sunscreen out of three well known brands is the best; Banana Boat, Cop…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wondered how a food's Calories compares to the Calories of its food container, such as Fritos vs. the Fritos bag. I also wondered if the Calories per serving on the foods'…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals my objective was to learn wether a smaller and less expensive chest protector protects a softball catcher's sternum equally the same as a larger and more expensive chest pro…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if compact fluorescent light bulbs were more efficient than their equivalent incandescent light bulbs. I did this by measuring the light output, the…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals What types of paints would be best used on a home from preventing combustibility? Methods/Materials Procedure: 1. Paint craft sticks with 4 selected paints 2. Let craft stic…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which ear protection device will provide the greatest noise reduction over different frequencies tested. I believe that Hearos…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine which suncreen and SPF is most effective against UV rays. I will see if Economic Generic Brands or Name Brand sunscreen is more effective against UV rays. I wil…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of rosin is to increase the amount of friction between the bow and a string on a stringed-instrument. Rosins are made mostly from the resins of trees, but someti…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine if the quality of the guitar (where manufactured, type of materials used) is directly related to the cost of the guitar? Methods/Materials Experimental method:…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To test the level of protection that different packaging materials offer Methods/Materials Materials: 240 full, unopened 12 oz. soda cans, 10 corrugated card board boxes the…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The object of this project is to determine how well commercial tennis racket shock absorbers work. Methods/Materials Tennis racket handle vibrations were measured by affixin…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals With gas prices on the rise, and consumer confidence at an all time low, I felt it was important to find out if we are getting what we pay for at the gas pump. My research s…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective in our project is to determine what brand of coke decays your teeth the most. Methods/Materials Five different coke brands that are the same size and five huma…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I love playing tennis!In a tennis game, tennis balls are an important element. I want to find out which balls are bounciest. Of all of the balls I tested, I believe Wilson b…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Would you like to know what the best insulation is for building a house that conserves energy? Well that is what I have been testing for the past months to figure out. I bel…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this investigation is to discover which energy efficient light bulb is the most suitable replacement for a standard household 60-watt incandescent light bul…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find a SPF level where the protection provided starts to level off. This will educate others about a safe SPF rating that will protect their skin against harmful UV rays.…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see how much a sleeping bag's temperature rating and the type of blanket that a person uses while camping effects the amount of heat transfer that takes…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine how changing the amount and type of baking powder affects the height of biscuits in centimeters. It is hypothesized that 2x the control amount…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I enjoy hiking and the outdoors. At a store I noticed clothing that carried a UV protective label. I thought about a friend who had been sunburned under an ordinary t-shirt.…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals People don#t always realize that the pots and pans that they use to cook with every day might be containing lead. This project looks at the safety of cooking with a ceramic…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find the most effective way to protect a home from fire damage. It was hypothesized that Barricade Fire Retardant Gel would be most effective in protect…