
Physics students participated in the third annual CCS Magnetic Levitation Derby. Each student designed and created their own magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) vehicle with magnets connected to the bottom so that it floated on the magnetic track, balancing between the downward force of gravity and the upward magnetic force. Small motors then propelled the vehicles down the track without friction.
Each class participated in timed races for which a Lightning Award was given to the fastest vehicle and a Turtle Award was given for the slowest vehicle.
2nd Period
Lightning – Konnor Kovacs
Turtle – JP Ademola
3rd Period
Lightning – Felipe Borrero
Turtle – Bella Kraft
4th Period
Lightning – Caroline Petru
Turtle – Polina Tran
7th Period
Lightning – Addison Brashier
Turtle – Luke Thompson
8th Period
Lightning – Brandon Newell
Turtle – Marc Coates
Additional Awards
Most Adorable – Tori Namanny
Most Car-Like – Abigail Trimmer
Most Creative – Mackenzie Henslee
Most Patriotic – Colin Davis
Most Yummy – Josh Yough
Judges’ Favorite – Campbell Fox
Overall Fastest Vehicle Award – Felipe Borrero