Browse 26 real Physical Sciences projects entered in 2019, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of the my project is to test which bat hits the ball the furthest. Methods Used 4 types of bats: 1. aluminum 2. composite 3 wood 4corked A tee with a ball on it A Sk…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives As a gymnast, I use chalk to absorb the perspiration on my hands and feet before performing skills. For my science experiment, I asked the question Which liquid chalk product is b…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this project was to determine which sock fabric, Merino Wool, Nylon, Acrylic, Spandex or Cotton worked best for keeping the feet warmest during cold weather. Meth…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The study objective was to determine the accuracy of various heart rate measurement devices such as blood pressure cuffs, wrist meters, and wearables compared to the two-finger pu…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives My experiment was designed to use the same cookie dough and alter the cookie dough only by temperature for a period of time to see the effects it had on taste and texture. Methods…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of my study is to determine if shading can increase the efficiency of an air conditioner. Methods Temperature sensors, PVC frame, heat lamps, and various shade mater…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Since I have been playing competitive soccer I wanted to find a cure to the constant injuries presented by the heat on artificial turf. The goals of my project were not to fix the…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives We apply lotions and moisturizers on a daily basis, but do we know which moisturizers work the best and why? The objective of my experiment is to determine which of the three comm…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives My purpose for this experiment was to examine how and why the heat conductivity in different baking sheets affects the outcome of baking. Methods I made biscuits and two different…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Determining whether Electromagnetic Field defenders are helpful or hurtful (assuming the studies claiming Electromagnetic Fields are unsound are correct). Many people don t know a…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective is to measure how various types and brands of professional table tennis balls differ in bounce height. Methods Different types and brands of table tennis balls, came…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Ordering things online has become an instinct for our generation and mail ordered medications are no exception. When medicine is ordered in the mail especially in the summer the p…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives There are a lot of premium tapes out there. There is 3M Duct Tape, Flex Tape, Gorilla Tape and so much more. But which one is strong enough to fix your everyday problems? My hypot…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study is to measure the efficacy of various 10w30 motor oils to reduce heat caused by friction. Using a wooden test stand, aluminum cans, electric motor, pis…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Rammed earth is a material made from soil and its contents. It is nearly free and available virtually anywhere with soil. The question is if it is viable enough to use it in place…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study was to show how dyeing hair permanently alters the texture and color of hair. Methods Bleach, 6rr red-colored dye, and two different levels of develope…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Approximately seventy percent of the world is covered with water and with our pollution crisis it is very important to help keep the water clean. Keeping our water safe is crucial…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective is to see if scent has any affect on how long a candle will last. Methods We compared the mass lost after burning for three hours of three sets of three candles all…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives My brother and I play competitive level sports, including soccer. A key move in soccer for passing and scoring is to head the ball, which causes concern about potential concussion…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study was to determine whether different fats affect how crumbly chocolate chip cookies are. Methods Chose a recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Selected four…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of the experiment was to determine the extent of metal contamination in drinking water when using metal pipes. The question was: What is the effect on drinking water…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of my experiment was to find out the most absorbent and most economical toilet paper brand. This indirectly illustrates the factuality of advertisements. Methods The…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives There are great concerns regarding pollution due to the burning of agricultural wastes. ECOR helps utilize these potential polluting materials. ECOR is a sustainable building mate…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives The objective on the experiment was to increase the yield of popped popcorn by saturating the kernels prior to popping. Methods A Presto hot air popper was used during the experim…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine which brand of baseballs will travel a further distance when hit off of a tee with the exact same bat velocity. Methods Seven different…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives My intent was to notice if microplastic particles are present in sea salts of different qualities. Methods Gathered salts of different price points. Dissolved 50 grams of each sal…