Browse 33 real Physical Sciences projects entered in 2015, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2015
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
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
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project is about finding the best type of energy efficient light bulb. The purpose of this project is to inform people about the type of bulb that is truly most worth its…
CSEF · 2015
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
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
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
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
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
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to help my grandmother find the best kind of anti-microbial flooring to fit her needs. When I researched types of flooring, I came across Marmoleum and vinyl floori…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal/objective is to figure out if solar panels work better in Artificial Light or Natural Light. Methods/Materials My materials were one DCV meter, a solar panel, and on…
CSEF · 2015
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
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
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Light sticks are valuable in natural disasters and are also frequently used by emergency responders. In these type of situations how bright or how long a light stick glows c…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The reason I am trying to find out what combustible fuel source produces the most energy, is because most fuel sources are limited, and we need to find a sustainable fuel so…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to test three listening devices at varying volume levels to determine which device would provide the safest sound level for listening to m…
CSEF · 2015
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
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
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
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
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
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if the amount of UV protection that clothing provides to a person#s skin is dependent upon the color of the fabric and whether it has been trea…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals 24% of all ice cream is wasted every year in the United States creating a tremendous waste of resources. Formation of ice crystals is one of the main reasons people throw ic…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine what pellet shape is the most accurate. Methods/Materials Informed consent was obtained by 5 subjects to shoot three pellets from the air rifle…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to study the coefficient of static friction created by ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop shoes and three common dance floor treatment…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if there was another dishwashing soap that can clean oiled birds as well as Dawn. I hypothesized that another brand of dishwashing soap will cl…
CSEF · 2015
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…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Cross-linked polyacrylamide, a hydrogel, has the ability to absorb water up to 800 times its own weight. The purpose of this experiment was to determine the efficacy of poly…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My science fair project tests my hypothesis on whether the Peltier tile is more efficient in cooling or heating. Also to see if it can be used in daily life. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find the most durable nail polish utilized in various lifestyles, while minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals. Methods/Materials Six nail p…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find what type of skin moisturizer keeps the skin hydrated the most and why, using Jell-O as a human skin model. Methods/Materials Material:  Moisturizers - Cocoa…