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Check out the ideas for physics science fair projects listed below. Use these suggestions as a starting point and develop them to match your own interests. If you are just starting out it's a good idea to look in our resource center to find out about the scientific method and related guides.
Magnets
- Compare the strength of different types of magnets.
Does the magnets strength change at different temperatures?
- What happens to a magnets strength when it suffers physical shock?
- Build an electromagnet. What factors affect the electromagnets strength?
- Magnetise a fluid using an electromagnet and build an electromagnetic brake system.
Electricity
Does temperature influence resistance/conductance through different materials?
- What is the effect of temperature on the resistance of commercially produced resistors?
Sport
- What is the effect of temperature on the bounce of pucks and balls? Try squash balls and hockey pucks (make sure you use a sensible temperature range-hockey isn't played at 30C).
Heat and Energy
- How much energy do different fuels produce?
- How much heat energy is needed to increase the temperature of substance. Compare the effect of mass and volume? Does the temperature range or starting temperature make a difference?
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