A TIN of fruit cocktail and a tea tray helped young scientists to win a prize in a national competition.
Students from Prior Pursglove College, in Guisborough, east Cleveland, took second place in the final of the Paperclip Physics competition at the University of Newcastle on Wednesday.
A-level students, including teams from Leeds, Durham, and Ilkely, West Yorkshire were asked to explain a physics concept using everyday household objects.
The competition was organised by the Institute of Physics.
The Prior Pursglove team, which included Felix Dansey, Richard Swinnerton and Dan Weatherill, explained the nature of sound waves with a vibrating tea tray, a laser pointer and a tin of fruit cocktail.
With BBC weather presenter Trai Anfield on the judging panel, the students won MP3 players and a cheque for £300 for the college.
Bernard Taylor, head of physics at Prior Pursglove, said: "Our students put a lot of effort into this and were commended for their clarity and humour. They also answered some difficult questions from the judges very competently. We are very pleased with their achievement."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article