British Physics Olympiad Experimental Project

This week saw Caterham’s submissions to the British Physics Olympiad Experimental Project. Over 15 teams across Fourth Year to Upper Sixth took part in a nationally set experimental challenge to determine how various impact parameters effect the size of craters. Armed with a selection of ball bearings, displacement cans, micrometers, electromagnets, projectile launchers and other physics paraphernalia along with a deep tray of flour, some very inventive and ingenious methods and hypotheses were devised. Showcasing not only their well-honed experimental skills but also some fantastically well-considered analysis, Team Physics at Caterham have been incredibly impressed with all entries, but sadly only one from each year category can be put forward. Congratulations and good luck to O-Teen, Elliot and Alex in Upper Sixth and Annie, Jenny and Isabelle in Fourth Year who were selected to go into the national competition. In the meanwhile, it’s time to wipe down a thin covering of flour off every conceivable surface in the laboratories…!