| Biography |
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| My name is Adam Parsons and I am 14 years old. I am in Grade 8 at St. Peter’s Junior High in Mount Pearl, NL. I enjoy riding, racing, and building mountain bikes. I also play all-star soccer and enjoy travelling and competing with soccer teams. During the soccer season I referee for ages 9-16. I am on my school team for volleyball, soccer, and cross country running. I also play hockey and golf. In my spare time I like to hang out with my friends and work on computers. I enjoy science and participating in science fairs. I have always been interested in building things. When I was younger I loved to construct things such as Lego™ robots and Meccanos™. I now enjoy working on bikes and doing other mechanical tasks. I am very interested in engineering. I have done mini-courses in both “Engineering Design” and “Underwater Robotics”. I am planning to pursue a degree in the discipline of Engineering. |
| Adam Parsons
Which Golf Ball to Use: A Study of Bounce Height and Drive Distance
| Division: | International / None | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Eastern Newfoundland | | City: | Mount Pearl, NL | | School: | St. Peter's Jr. H.S. | | Abstract: | This project tested and analysed the correlation between the height a golf ball bounces when dropped and the distance it travels when hit with a golf club. The two tests used equipment specifically designed for this purpose. Multiple trails were preformed for the ten test balls. Analysis of the results showed a positive correlation, meaning a ball that bounces higher has more potential drive distance. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | Silver Medal - Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Encana Corporation | $700.00 | | Total | $2 200.00 | |
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