Browse 21 real Physical Sciences projects entered in 2017, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine the most effective moisturizer by measuring the amount of water loss in each moisturizer. The less water loss in the emollient the m…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals By testing the effectiveness of different antacids in the same acid, I was able to determine which antacid had the highest acid neutralizing capacity, and I was also able to…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals All my life I have taken medications because I have Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, which is a very rare connective tissue and heart disorder. Over time I have taken a variety…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine if the flexible edge design of a Pro Teck surfboard fin will reduce fin cuts. Methods/Materials I dropped ballistic gel molds onto…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to observe the flammability of different fabrics and how harmful they may be on common fabrics worn daily. Methods/Materials Five types of…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to test a smartphone microscope and determine the best way to design a functional prototype with multiple applications centered around the prevention and de…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Starting in the 1960s, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been raised. Multiple international organizations have researched these concerns, finding little or…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The Objectives/Goals for my project were 1) compare the ability of name brand lip balms to homemade lip balms in softening dried apples over a one-week time period & 2) comp…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I conducted this experiment to determine which form (tablet, capsule, or liquigel) and which brand (Benadryl, CVS, or Walgreens) of quick-relief allergy medicine (diphenhydr…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My project identified substances that removed ballpoint, gel, and highlighter ink stains, and tested the impact of immediate treatment, wash time delay, and multiple washes.…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to discover how high up smoke detectors can detect smoke. The hypothesis for this experiment, was that the ionization smoke detector will det…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which of five laundry detergents was most effective in reducing the diameter of bacon grease stains on cloth. Methods/Materials Five different l…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Many people spend money on lipsticks marketed as long-lasting (eg,"16-hour kiss-proof lip color",etc.). My goal was to i.d. which brand of 6 long-lasting lipsticks is the mo…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I recently learned that even though drinking coffee and tea is said to have health benefits, consuming these beverages at high temperatures might be unhealthful. A recent st…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The object of this study is to determine the effects of variations of light intensity and temperature on solar cell power production. Methods/Materials Tested 330 lumen, 160…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to test if alternative renewable surface materials can perform as well as commercial materials in preventing playground head injuries. After researching…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to investigate the shock absorbency of Mycofoam, a biodegradable mycelium-based packing material, grown with 3 different variations of ingredi…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine which decongestant dissolved the fastest in stomach acid. Methods/Materials Three different decongestants, hydrochloric acid, ma…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Soil erosion has always been an interesting topic for me. My goal in this project is to find the best way to stop erosion, or at least slow its progress with the use of nett…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals We want to know the effectiveness of a concussion band to protect a player from a concussion while playing soccer. We think the results of this experiment will help our comm…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal for my project is to help people to get there moneys worth off of moisturizers because every year people pay to much money trying to find the best moisturizer to kee…