A DAY of science challenges and investigations run by the Institute of Physics was hosted by Rugby High School.
Teams from 12 schools from across the West Midlands came to take part in Super Physics Day.
The teams of four used their knowledge of science to conduct three timed investigations including ‘Air Drop’, an RAF challenge to drop relief packages from a plane to the desired location.
They also conducted six experiments focused on analysing results and explaining observations.
The young scientists also listened to a talk on the relationship between quantum physics and cryptography – code solving.
Rugby High School students Heather Dargie, Maddie Fletcher, Akshya Subramanian and Elise Scotney won the Super Physics prize of the day for their investigation on density and displacement, and for presenting their findings and the story of Archimedes in a scientific and engaging way.
Elise said: “”It really helped us to think about how we can apply science rather than just carrying out investigations.”
