2001 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

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First Place: J1401

Balmert, Emily C. Grade 8, San Diego County
The Impact of Thermal Expansion on Sea Level
Advisor: Mr. Marc Whitaker
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

Second Place: J1414

Krikorian, Shant Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Finding Planck's Constant Using the Photoelectric Effect
Advisor: Dr. Hagop Injeyan
School: Chamlian (Vahan & Anoush) Armenian School, Glendale

Third Place: J1416

Luna, Arturo Grade 8, Ventura County
Brake Fluid Batteries
Advisor: Mr. Michael McLaughlin
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

Honorable Mention: J1402

Bekker, Lidiya , Jr. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Graphical Determination of Absolute Zero
Advisor: Mr. Robert Voiles
School: Palms Magnet Middle School, Los Angeles