Year 11 Physics team achieve Bronze at STANSW Young Scientists Awards

Congratulations Year 11 Physics students Binh, Jin, and Michael on achieving a Bronze Award in the finals of the 2018 STANSW Young Scientists Awards for their solar heating project.

These enterprising young students tested concepts of thermodynamics to create an alternative solution to a conventional hot water system. The system needed to heat 1 litre of water by 10 degrees in an hour.

The students designed and developed experiments to test the requirements for the system. Their final design was based on reusable household materials. Students also submitted a comprehensive report. 

Competition at the event was strong. Adjudicators were required to read hundreds of submissions from school students across NSW. 

The team was presented with their Bronze Award at a special ceremony at the University of Wollongong.