Air Resistence
Matt Koman, Jill Pokelsek, and Ken Logozar threw a volleyball both inside and out to determine the effects of air resistence on distance, velocity, and hang time.
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BIGGER IS BETTER!-A Scientific Study of Parachutes.
Sarah Eby & Dipali Patel conducted a study of the relationship between a parachute's radius and its terminal velocity.
Blades, Bikes, Automobiles
For our project, we measured the friction of wet pavement. We rode a bike and rollerblades, and measured the velocity by matching speeds with a car going 15 mph.
Flying through the Physics of Aerial Ski Jumping
Rotational velocities are compared to reach a better understanding of just how ski jumpers use momentum to look cool in the air. By Alan Hoskinson, Mandy Moran, Tracy Robertson, and Jenny Carroll
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Group Mystic Venture Capital
Chris Marshall and Mike DeMarco dropped objects from a balcony to measure their deceleration rates and their force exerted on the snow.
How Sound Waves Effect Objects of Small Masses
This is our interesting study of the effects of sound waves on objects of small masses. We connected a large spaeker covered with cellophane to a keyboard and played various notes at various frequencies. By Ellen Convery, Kavita Singh, and Todd Bontragar.
LeafBlowers and Bernoulli's Principle
Daniel Bernoulli's Principle Is Applied to Air Pressure, and demonstrated through the use of a hairdryer and a leafblower. By Michelle Iafigliola and Katie Stewart.
MOVIE STUNTS : REEL or AIN'T
Jacob Land and Judson Bandry (Judlandia) used Physics and Claculus to find out if movie stunts were acurate according to the "real world". They found that movie stunts are, not suprisingly, inaccurate according to the "real world".
The Physics of Golf
We used principles of physics and calculus to determine the factors that go into hitting a golfball. By Eric Skrout and Angelo DelRe.
The Physics of Sledriding
Nicole Annable, Eileen Saenz and Mike St. John used integrals to find the relation between position, velocity, and acceleration on a specific slope of a hill which we sledded down.
The Physics of Sledding, Part Deux
Pat Meyer, Eric Perz, and Dan McLaughlin used physics and calculus to derive a revolutionary new theory concerning sleds and their riders. Visit their provocative website to learn about their sled theory and find the best sled for you.
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Tha Phyziks of Billiardz
We attempted to prove that there are some major concepts of physics at work in the game of Billiards. Attempted is the key word in this sentance. (Our data was far from "conclusive.") By: Chris Hudak & Braden McGrath
Pretty Close to Rocket Science
The purpose of this experiment is to find the terminal velocity of a parachuting rocket.
The Properties of Elevators
Elevators! Sure we all use them, but what really goes on? We found a surprising lack of general knowledge about elevators, and will seize this opportunity to inform the world of them. We decided to dress up in our best attire and travel to various elevators of the region and measured the properties of their elevators.
On The Right Track: A Venture Capital Project
For our Venture Capital project, we decided to do something fun (not that physics and calculus aren't fun anyways) that would let us play with toys. So, we got out cars and track and set up a Hot Wheels course. Once we started experimenting, we decided to determine if there is a relationship between the mass of the car and its velocity as it goes along a hill, through a loop, and down a straightaway.
The study of velocity and distance affected by mass and density
Nicole Ady, Kim Doglio, and Elizabeth Mocadlo build and use a catapult to determine whether mass or density affect distance and velocity.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
We used equations of motion to analize the flight of a baseball and determine a mathematical advantage of an aluminum bat over wood. See also: DAYTONA ON ICE. By Rob Diemand, Ryan Rittenhouse, and Tim Scott.
Taking a Plunge into Rotational Inertia
We used Physics and Calculus to determine the rotational inertia of two differnt divers. By Briana Jenkins, Tiffany Abele, and Wendy Szymczak.