Browse 28 real Physical Sciences projects entered in 2013, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to determine whether commercially available bio-based lubricants offer viable alternatives to petroleum-based lubricants when all relevant factors (t…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the protective abilities of three select helmets that represent the three different levels of lacrosse helmets, beginner, interm…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out how different types of light bulbs perform and to answer the question, "which type of light bulb has the best practical value ba…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn whether it was more cost efficient to build your own computer or to buy one. I believe computer companies are charging too much for their computers…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to test what athletic shirt companies claim their shirts do, which is to keep you warmer or cooler in different conditions. We compared ath…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine which soap (Dawn or Ivory) will break down more oil in an ocean environment. Methods/Materials In this experiment I used 296 ml cups to hold the sea water with…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to find out which commonly used, over the counter painkiller dissolves the quickest in water which is at body temperature. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if temperature affects the bounciness of a lacrosse ball. I hypothesized that a colder lacrosse ball would bounce higher than a…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to examine the effects of light shelves on the distribution of natural light in the interior of a building and the reduction of glare in the area near the p…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals To test the durability and drying time of five(5) different nail polish samples. Methods/Materials Five unique nail polishes were tested for efficiency in two related experi…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment intended that ingredients when mixed with vanilla ice cream, would prolong the frozen nature and retard the melting process. Methods/Materials In this experi…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to study the impact solar flares can have on GPS receivers and determine the importance of WAAS in correcting errors made by GPS receive…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Many companies are using QR (quick response) Codes to market their products, and QR Codes are being printed on many different things from tiny codes on medicine bottles, to…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to find a soccer headgear that will lessen the probability of concussions when playing soccer. Methods/Materials concussions when playing socc…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine the effect of ambient temperature on the performance of a hybrid car. Methods/Materials A lithium-polymer battery was used…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My science fair project is about the effect of flavor on the dissolving rate of various mints. I was trying to find out which flavor dissolves the quickest. My hypothesis is…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if baking soda, baking powder or yeast is the best leavening agent when baking cupcakes. I believe that the cupcakes with baking powder as a leav…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals It is known that humidity, temperature, and exposure to bright lights can cause damage to photos and inkjet prints. The object of the study was to investigate whether common…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal is to test how computer performs with different thermal interface materials that can be used as part of computer cooling system. With the advent of smart phones and…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to determine if artificial turf could be heated to a temperature hot enough to cause thermal injury and to discover the turf to air temperatu…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my Science Project was to determine which of the 5 materials tested (cotton rounds, organic cotton rounds, 2-ply tissues, toilet paper, and napkins) would a…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objective or goal: The purpose of this project is to determine if temperature, construction, and material of a ball affects its bounce height. Methods/Materials Materials an…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine which type of medicine pill bottle is most effective in blocking UV rays. Methods/Materials Equal amounts of UV beads were placed in a plastic bag (control) and…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Problem The purpose of this experiment was to see if different candy companies use the same food dyes to color their candies. Methods/Materials Method Label 6 Beakers and th…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to analyze 10 puncture resistant fabrics to determine which material would best resist penetration from a Round Stingray barb strike when lined i…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to see which filter takes out the most residue from the water. Another goal is to see what elements the filters leave behind and/or takes o…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The object is to determine if high efficiency air filters (HEPA filters) really catch more air particles then a standard air filter. I believed that the high efficiency woul…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the best value paper towel by comparing its strength and absorbency with its cost. Methods/Materials I used four brands of paper towels: Bounty…