This is a student's physics journal documenting a series of personal experiments and observations from June to July 2026. The author, Kaylee Kith P. Tabares, reflects on hands-on activities and everyday situations that illustrate physical principles. The journal is written for a general science class and demonstrates how physics concepts apply to real life. The first entries cover an Egg Drop…
This is a student physics journal written by Kaylee Kith P. Tabares, documenting personal experiments and observations from June to July 2026. It is intended for a general science class and shows how physics concepts apply to everyday situations. The journal contains five dated entries, each exploring a different topic through hands-on activities or personal reflection.
The first entries describe an Egg Drop Challenge. The student's group built a protective device using a parachute made from a trash bag to increase air resistance, a stable foundation of reinforced plastic and paper straws, and paper cushioning to absorb impact. The journal explains how each component worked together to protect an egg dropped from different heights, including a bonus drop without the parachute.
Later entries shift to other contexts. One entry examines how smartphones use electromagnetic waves and semiconductors for instant communication and file sharing. Another analyzes futsal practice, connecting kicking force to Newton's second law (F=ma), projectile motion in chip shots, and the physics of foot contact area for controlled passes.
The final entry in the provided text describes the morning routine of boiling water for a tabo-style shower. The student explains heat transfer and thermal equilibrium, noting how mixing hot and cold water reaches a comfortable temperature. Each entry ties a specific physics concept to a personal experience, making the subject practical and relatable.