Physics Photo Project

This project consists of:

- A photo illustrating a Physics concept.

- An essay describing the Physics in the photo.

Photo Categories

Natural Photos are those that involve everyday situations that may demonstrate a variety of physics concepts. Any spontaneous event

is considered natural.

Contrived Photos are those that are set up to show a particular physics concept or related set of concepts. Contrived Photos represent non-spontaneous events.

Photo Guidelines

- Students should take the pictures themselves!

  Downloading pictures from the Internet or pictures taken by

  somebody else is NOT allowed.

- Photos may be either black-and-white or color.

- Photos must be neatly printed to 8” x 10” or 8½” x 11” in photographic

  paper, photo printed in regular paper is NOT acceptable.

- Minimal manipulation of digital images with the intention of accurately

  rendering the subject is acceptable (e.g., small adjustments to

  brightness, contrast, color balance and/or sharpness, are acceptable.

  No other digital manipulation of an image is allowed.

- An electronic file of the photo must accompany the submission of

  each photo.

- Typed essay that includes:

- Title of photo

- Physics principle represented

- Explanation (150-250 words)

Photo Evaluation

This project will be graded as a Test.

Photo Project Deadline

- April 24:  B Day

- April 25:  A Day

Photo Examples

- 2007 AAPT Photo Contest

- 2006 AAPT Photo Contest

- 2005 AAPT Photo Contest