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An all new event ready to the test the participants of their basic understanding in physics and more importantly their ability to use this understanding along with their wits and communication skills to impress the audience and the judges with their short sweet presentations on the problem statements.

The problem statements relate to certain famous laws of physics and certain not so famous situations where in the application of these laws leads to deceptive misleading results. The results like these often question the validity of these theorems. These anomalies are usually the aftermath of the application of these theorems outside their domain of applicability or a result of ignoring certain key aspects of the problem.

So are you ready to Google the Einstein within you?

Event Format

The event has two levels.

  • The preliminary one is a written test comprising of 9 multiple choice questions and one descriptive.
  • After getting selected to the second level you have to present the problem statement(s) you chose in front of the judges. The second level will be conducted on the very same day, in the evening.

Rules And Regulations

  • The answer to the descriptive question at the end of each sheet will be used for settling ties. However, if even these questions cannot settle ties, then the final presentation will decide the winners. Also all entries MUST be submitted before the deadline mentioned on the respective sheets.
  • There is no registration required. Anybody with a Shaastra ID can participate in the event.

FAQ

  • What are the participants expected to do in the presentation?
    In the presentation the participants have to explain the theorem, the problem as they have understood and why the application of the theorem produced the erroneous result.
  • How long should the presentation be?
    10min plus an additional 3min for questions from the panel and the audience (other participants are also welcome to challenge the solution presented).
  • What more can I add to the presentation?
    Additional points like the application of the theorem or the result in real world problems could also be a part of their presentation.

Contact

For queries visit the Shaastra Helpdesk