CSEF · 2004
Stellar Parallax
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to test stellar parallax theory, a method used to determine the relative distance of stars, through a series of observations taken on a footb…
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CSEF · 2004
Surf's Up
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if the amount of surfboard rocker affects a surfboard#s speed in the water. I believe that increasing the rocker will decrease a surfboard#s spee…
CSEF · 2004
Swing, Pendulum, Swing!
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals In my project I intended to find out whether the length, amplitude, or weight of a pendulum affected its period of motion. Through research I hypothesized that the length, w…
CSEF · 2004
Temperature's Effect on the Refraction of Light
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine the effect of temperature on a liquid's refraction of light. Methods/Materials The experiment measures the change in the index of…
CSEF · 2004
Testing Turbines for Maximum Power
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The objective is to compare different styles of wind turbine propellers to see if the style of the propeller effects the amount of energy it produces. My hypothesis was that…
CSEF · 2004
The Ancient Baghdad Battery
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To get this battery to generate at least 0.87 volts of power Methods/Materials 2 clay jars, paint on asphalt, quik-rete, copper pipe, iron rod, heinz vinegar. Results It wor…
CSEF · 2004
The Bigger They Are, the Higher They Fly: How Mass & Size Are Directly Related to Thrust in a Positively Charged Ion Fie
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals To determine if the current Internet "antigravity" technology craze, as exemplified by a device known as the "lifter" is in fact an unexplained antigravitational force or an…
CSEF · 2004
The Design and Construction of a Less Expensive Satellite Launcher
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see if I can propel a satellite to orbital velocities using magnetic attraction. Methods/Materials The satellite launcher was constructed with a stiff tu…
CSEF · 2004
The Doppler Effect and the Fiber Gyroscope
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project relates to the Doppler Effect and how it is used to measure rotation in a fiber gyroscope. This Doppler effect introduces a frequency shift on a beam that can be…
CSEF · 2004
The Effectiveness of Recycled Materials as Thermal Insulation
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find which recycled material would be an effective thermal insulator: fiberglass, wood shavings, polystyrene, polyurethane, cellulose…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Ammonia Gas on Copper Nanowire Sensors
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to expose copper nanowire arrays to ammonia gas and measure the change in resistance of the arrays upon exposure and for some time there…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Light on a Solar Panel
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out which type of light bulb (150 watt, 75 watt, 60 watt fluorescent, incandescent, and halogen) would make a solar panel produce the most amount of light.…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Temperature on the Angle of a Fluid Stream's Deflection Resulting from the Coanda Effect
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to investigate fluid dynamics, specifically the Coanda effect. Research was conducted to answer the question "What is temperature's influence on th…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Temp. on the Voltage of Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) Crystals by the Piezoelectric Effect
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the effect of temperature on the piezoelectric effect of Rochelle salt crystals. My hypothesis was that higher temperatures would yield higher…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Wavelength of Visible Light on Photovoltaic Cell Electricity Generation
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals What is the effect of wavelength of visible light on photovoltaic cell electricity generation? The objective is to develop a more efficient method of using light for solar e…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Wind on Bridges
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To determine the effect of wind on different bridge structures. Methods/Materials I built four bridges; one bridge with no sides, one bridge with solid sides, one bridge wit…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Wire Looping and Layering on the Strength of Electromagnets
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To determine the effect of wire looping and layering on the strength of an electromagnet.By varying the number of coils in an electromagnet, one can measure its strength by…
CSEF · 2004
The Effects of Magnetic Fields on Water Flow
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This experiment measures the affects of a strong stationary magnetic field on water running through a confined space. Methods/Materials A plastic champagne glass was placed…
CSEF · 2004
The Effects of Wing Angle and Angle of Attack on Flight Duration
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The goals for this experiment were to find out which wing angle produced the most amount of lift when launched from 3 different angles of attack, 0, 5 and 10 degrees. There…
CSEF · 2004
The Falling Rate of Small Spheres
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals An experiment was designed to test the falling rates of small plastic spheres ranging in diameter from 1-6 mm. Methods/Materials Six spheres were fashioned from hardenable m…
CSEF · 2004
The Focalization of Sound
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Scientists have been able to focus sound waves by transmitting an ultrasonic wave in a straight line that can give off audible sound in its path. The only disadvantage to th…
CSEF · 2004
The Greater Insulator
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which household material would make the best home insulator. Methods/Materials I made two "insulation testers" by putting two identical soup cans…
CSEF · 2004
The Greenhouse Effect
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals In this science project I attempted to find out how colors and type of surfaces affect the heat trapping ability of a greenhouse. My hypothesis was that light colors and smo…
CSEF · 2004
The Most Efficient Automobile Sunshade
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find out which type of sunshade material is most efficient for insulating your automobile when parked in the hot sun. Methods/Materials Take a cardboard…
CSEF · 2004
Thermoacoustics: Creating Sound with Heat
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to understand and demonstrate the thermoacoustic phenomenon, which uses heat to initiate the oscillation of gas without moving parts. The second objective i…
CSEF · 2004
The Shapes of Boat Hulls Matter
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals In this experiment I proved that the shape of a boat hull affects the friction or resistance between it and the water. Methods/Materials A water trough was constructed out o…
CSEF · 2004
The Speed of the 21st Century
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was if the amount of storage space and RAM effect the speed of a computer. I chose to do this project to find out if I could simply add more storage space and R…
CSEF · 2004
The Whispering Gallery Effect: Sound Propagation Near a Curved Surface
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment deals with the study of the acoustics of a whispering gallery. The type of gallery I am studying does not involve focussing of the sound, but rather a channe…
CSEF · 2004
Transmissivity: Observations of Gas in the Infrared Spectrum
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project was to study the influence of the chemical composition of gas on its ability to absorb and transmit infrared radiation. My main objective w…
CSEF · 2004
Using Solutions' Absorbance Spectra to Predict Their Heating by Light
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals It is interesting and practical to determine exactly how much a solution is heated by light. In this project I developed a model to predict a solution's heating rate, used t…