Physics Lab

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

• 2009 Sample Set Up For Physics Lab Division C Event
• 2008 Physics Lab Notes
• Physics Lab Test from 2008
• Physics Lab Presentation Notes from 2009 Detroit Science Olympiad Workshop (Excel)
• Tips on Data Collection - an excellent overview of the use of several data collection devices from Texas Instruments including sensors and probes; stations at tournaments may incorporate these devices
• 2010 Sample Score Sheets for Regional, State and National Tournaments (Excel)

The following pictures are intended to help demonstrate how to check blade assemblies for compliance with the dimension requirements listed in rule 3.b.  It is not possible to show all possible types of blade assemblies; however, these pictures should be used as guidance with regard to other designs:

• Sample blade assembly 1
• Sample blade assembly 2
• Sample blade assembly 3
• Sample blade assembly 4
• Sample blade assembly 5

Links

• Exams from previous competitions
• Frank Potter's Science Gems - Great Links to Great Science Resources
• High School Hub – Physics Guide
• On-line Physics Textbooks
• Physics Web - Physics News, Jobs & Resources
• University of Wisconsin-Stout / Physics Java Applets
• Wright Center for Science  Education at Tufts University - linked via Student Center
• Yahoo Search: Physics