Physics & Astronomy

J1501 Aaron, Skye Grade 7, Los Angeles County
To Jupiter and Beyond: Build a Telescope to Estimate Jupiter's Diameter and Io's Orbital Speed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge
J1502 Alm, Jesse A. Grade 8, Humboldt County
The Physics of Sound: Frequency vs. Length Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1503 Booth, Andrew N. Grade 8, San Diego County
Is Everything You Read True? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Mertz
School: Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla
J1504 Cloward, Michael B. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada
J1504 Speth, Andrew E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada
J1504 Jaimes, Daniel O. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Precise Projectiles Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sandra Vrsalovich
School: Benton (Reginald M.) Middle School, La Mirada
J1505 Doo, Alex D. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Chladni Patterns: What Do Art, Music, and Physics Have in Common? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sara Ford
School: Manhattan Beach Middle School, Manhattan Beach
J1506 Eaton, J. Robbie Grade 8, San Mateo County
What Makes the Best Hearing Aid? Comparing a Tube, Dish, and Horn Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Akers
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park
J1507 Edwards, Shay C. Grade 6, Riverside County
Emissivity: A Study on Infrared Viewing Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Danielle Lefler
School: Highland Elementary, Norco
J1508 Fraser, Leandra A. Grade 7, Riverside County
The Buoyancy Factor Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Yetter
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley
J1509 Fuller, Deirdre M. Grade 8, San Diego County
In Search of Cosmic Rays Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Minton
School: Holy Family School, San Diego
J1510 Gill, Lawrence L., III Grade 7, San Diego County
Don't Lose Your Cool: A Study of Insulators Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Marilyn Reed
School: Nazareth School, San Diego
J1511 Gnirke, Marlis Grade 7, San Mateo County
Category Award
The Magic Flutes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Huffman
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos
J1512 Hankin, Charlie D. Grade 8, Humboldt County
Can You Hear It Now? Estimating the Speed of Sound through Air Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1512 Munther, Matt Grade 8, Humboldt County
Can You Hear It Now? Estimating the Speed of Sound through Air Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata
J1513 Hatcher, William J. Grade 8, Kern County
Cymbal Sounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield
J1514 Henze, Ryan H. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Use the Force Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos
J1515 Hoffman, Melissa K. Grade 6, San Mateo County
Sound Off: Frequency Dependent Sound Absorption Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Huffman
School: Tierra Linda Middle School, San Carlos
J1516 Hriciga, James J. Grade 8, Riverside County
Calculating Thickness of Soap Films Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Grace Bosquez
School: Corona Fundamental Intermediate School, Corona
J1517 Jones, Rosemary C. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
How Large Is the Earth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pemberton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
J1518 Kuhn, Stevi J. Grade 8, Orange County
Which Color of Felt Fabric Will Absorb the Most Heat from a Heat Lamp? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Regan Rostain
School: St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Tustin
J1519 Kumar, Sahana N. Grade 6, Orange County
Oily Pipes: The Impact of Viscosity on Clogging of Drainage Pipes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Hillman
School: Brywood Elementary School, Irvine
J1520 Lee, Audrey A. Grade 8, Monterey County
Can the Index of Refraction Determine the Concentration of Sugar in Water? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kim Kiest
School: York School, Monterey
J1521 Lee, Connie J. Grade 8, Orange County
Heat: It's Everywhere, and It's Watching You! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim
J1522 Managan, Laura F. Grade 8, Alameda County
Will Temperature Change the Frequency? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Robert Managan
School: Our Savior Lutheran School, Livermore
J1523 Mansfield, Casey J. Grade 7, Humboldt County
The Best Hot Water Heater Insulation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David LaBolle
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata
J1524 Masukawa, Jonathan M. Grade 8, Contra Costa County
Relation between Acceleration and Angle of Inclination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Shawn Armstrong
School: Iron Horse Middle School, San Ramon
J1525 McDonald, Briana C. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Effect of Filters on Telescopic Views of the Moon Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
J1526 Miller, Rebecka L. Grade 6, Placer County
Which of Six Fabrics Is the Best Insulator? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn
J1527 Nunn, Alexander K. Grade 8, San Diego County
Crack vs. Ping: The Breakdown of Bat Sounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Sondreal
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego
J1528 Phillips, David A. Grade 8, San Mateo County
Which Is the Better Insulation Material? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Debbie Trimble
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos
J1529 Porterfield, Elliot J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
What Is the Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Critical Temperature of a Type II Ceramic Superconductor? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Bernstein
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes
J1530 Powelson, Thomas J. Grade 8, Kern County
Category Award
The Densities of Liquids and the Speed of Sound through Them Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Stanley
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield
J1531 Ravanbakhsh, Ramine Grade 6, Fresno County
The Viscosity of Motor Oil Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffmann
School: Fort Washington Elementary, Fresno
J1532 Rucker, Jacob J. Grade 7, San Diego County
Category Award
Quantifying the Effect of Skyglow on the Visibility of Stars Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas
J1533 Shipley, Amy R. Grade 8, Santa Cruz County
Wavelength Absorption in Liquids Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Ballard
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz
J1534 Singhal, Maia Grade 7, San Mateo County
Seeing Red: How Different Are the Colors of Red Laser Pointers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Bradley
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont
J1535 Stewart, Alysse G. Grade 7, San Bernardino County
Transferring the Sun Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marcia Zablekis
School: Barstow Middle School, Barstow
J1536 Strub, Erich W., II Grade 8, San Diego County
Can Fire Survive in a Microgravity Environment? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bruce Peterson
School: Rincon Middle School, Escondido
J1537 Tung, Henry P. Grade 8, San Diego County
Can You Resist the Heat? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Craig Williams
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego
J1538 Walker, Katie D. Grade 8, Kern County
Is Your Insulation Best? The Effect of Insulation on the Spread of Heat from a Flame inside a Typical House Wall Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Steve Duerr
School: Standard Middle School, Bakersfield
J1539 Whipple, Adam A.J. Grade 8, Ventura County
Which Material Operates Most Efficiently as a CPU Heatsink? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Mitchell
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park
J1540 Wilder, Eric S. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Fishy Vision Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara


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