Applications are now open to take part in our 2017 Physics Tournament. Initial design concepts must be submitted by Friday 14 October 2016.
The Challenge
Teams of 'Year 12' students must design a safe with two locking mechanisms based on physics principles. Each team has to be able to open their own safe in under 5 minutes but need to keep their opponents challenged for at least 10 minutes.
UK Competition
Show off your physics skills and knowledge and test your safe making and cracking abilities against other teams in the UK tournament to win.
Date: Sunday 12 February 2017
Location: Dulwich College, SE21 7LD
The Prize
The winning three teams will win travel grants for flights and accommodation to allow you to compete in the International Tournament at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, 26-30 March 2017.
To find out more please email scienceeducation@weizmann.org.uk
Download the Physics Tournament Handbook for full details.
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Read about past winners of the Safe Cracking Competition.
Published: September 14, 2016
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