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SciCast Physics

Can you explain how a boomerang flies, why tin cans make great bongos or the best shape for a flying wing? Ever fancied yourself as the next Quentin Tarantino or Sophia Coppola? Then this competition is for you!

SciCast Physics is a mini-science-movie-making competition and the challenge is to produce a film of less than two and a half minutes that explains a principle of physics in an entertaining way to non-scientists.

Full details of the competition, including what judges will be looking for and handy hints on making your film are available from www.planet-scicast.com/physics

SciCast Physics welcomes films from people of all ages in the UK and Ireland. The closing date for entries is 16 April 2010.

SciCast Physics is part of Planet SciCast, a partnership between the Institute of Physics, NESTA and the etb

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