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Science project on gravity assist Science project on gravity assist Hi, My son is in 4th grade and got intrigued by gravitational slingshot idea. We were wondering if we can use this concept as science fair project but we are stuck. If we want to build a gravity assist model how to make it interesting? Also, how much understanding should a 4th grader should have given this is a complex math and physics involved concept. Thanks Re: Science project on gravity assist Hi - We don't have an… Read more

Synthesis and testing of biodegradable fabric

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Synthesis and testing of biodegradable fabric Synthesis and testing of biodegradable fabric Hi so i have 2 questions and one of them is kinda not exactly super related but it is? Question 1: I am interested in making the biodegradable fabric according to the procedure given in the experiment "make sustainable fabrics from seaweed". However, instead of testing physical properties of the jelly matrix, like test of durability as seen in the experiment given, I would like to test the… Read more

Question about Automatic Drone Balancing activity

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Question about Automatic Drone Balancing activity Question about Automatic Drone Balancing activity Type your question below and then press Submit! Hello! The code is acting very weirdly, changing ki makes the speedchange grow bigger infinitely. also the joysticks shows it works on the serial monitor but the drone can't keep up. it doesn't respond somehow. can you please help? thank you so much! ------------------------------------- Leave this to help the Experts: The activity can be… Read more

Launch Time: The Physics of projectile motion experiment NEED HELP

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Launch Time: The Physics of projectile motion experiment NEED HELP Launch Time: The Physics of projectile motion experiment NEED HELP I am have a hard time understanding what I need to do. In the project it gives equations and one of them is finding the initial velocity so I can predicts the points on the table. I have a lot of the other variables but am having a hard time finding understanding how to do this. I have m=2.7g, r=22.1 cm, L=24.3cm, l=1.1*10^-3 kg*m^2, x subscript 0= 8.382cm, and… Read more

Dinoflagellates question

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Dinoflagellates question Dinoflagellates question I have a student who really wanted to do the Ocean Bioluminescence project you have explained online. She purchased 2 different cultures and neither one showed any results during testing. The science fair is next week and she does not have time to start over. We are no going with the idea that the cultures must have died, but we are not sure why. I have been looking online for some help, but can't find anything to tell me why… Read more

Graph type for ball experiment

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Graph type for ball experiment Graph type for ball experiment For an experiment that measures the effect of launch angle on the distance traveled by a ball - any suggestions on the best way to graph the data? I have 5 distances per angle (angles range between 0 and 45). Re: Graph type for ball experiment Hello Octotrouble, This sounds like a interesting experiment! One way to graph the results would be to plot the distances on the vertical axis with the angles on the horizontal axis. I… Read more

Title

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Title Title My project is on does exercise affect memory. I really need to think of a good title and my brain doesn't want to work can you help me please. Re: Title Hi there! Thanks for your question! Here are a few ideas that may work for your project: [list]Mind in Motion: Establishing the Link between Exercise and Memory[/list] [list]Aerobic Academics: Investigating the Impact of Exercise on Memory[/list] [list]Running through your Mind? An Exploration of the Impact of Exercise on… Read more

Physics&Ballet - How to measure data accurately

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Physics&Ballet - How to measure data accurately Physics&Ballet - How to measure data accurately Hi - my project is on how can I apply laws of physics to improve my pirouettes at ballet. I’m focusing on abt 5 main physics principles. To test if increasing understanding of physics can improve pirouettes I’m asking ballet friends to do a pirouette (blind - they don’t know why - to set a baseline) then I tell them abt one law of physics and how it applies to a pirouette - and then I have… Read more

Working With Batteries

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Working With Batteries Working With Batteries Hi, for my science fair project, I am working on the Seebeck effect, showing how heat can create electricity by doing so I was planning on using one or two 9-volt batteries that would somehow be connected to the voltmeter through the type k thermocouple plugs. I was planning on cutting off the bottom where the probe would be to connect the two wires within the thermocouple to the battery, then there would be another one going from the battery to… Read more

Catchy Title for Stem Fair Expirement Coke and Mentos

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Catchy Title for Stem Fair Expirement Coke and Mentos Catchy Title for Stem Fair Expirement Coke and Mentos I am doing a coke and mentos project and I need help with a catchy title my question is does different soda make a higher explosion💥 I need to find a title before the 23rd of January 2024 I hope you can help Thank You Re: Catchy Title for Stem Fair Expirement Coke and Mentos "Pop" Rocks: Soda Type's Effect on Height of Explosion When Mixed With Mentos Read more

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