Event

Delve into realms of physics beyond the finite and grab the glory of being this year’s PhyKnight! A test of physics like no other, PhyKnight is ready to take you on. Are you?

Format

This event will be conducted in two phases:

Phase 1
This was the online screening phase in which anyone could participate, on 26th February 2010 at 1900hrs. This was a test containing a set of both subjective and objective questions. Ten teams were selected for the Phase 2. The test contained around 20 objective questions and 1 subjective question. The subjective question was used as a tie-breaker. The test was of 30 minutes duration.

Download the Question Paper for Phase 1.
This phase is over. Results are out.

Phase 2
This phase will consist of two sub-phases. One sub-phase will be of practical work and another sub-phase will be of presentation in front of the judges.

Click here to register.

Rules and Regulations

• A team may consist of a maximum of two members.
• Use of unfair means is prohibited and if any team is found violating this rule, it will be disqualified.
• For queries and clarifications, contact philosophiae_naturalis[at]conscientia[dot]co[dot]in.

Eligibility
Open to all college students with valid ID cards.

Judgement and Evaluation

• The judgement for phase 1 will be based on the answers to the questions as provided by the experts in the subjects.
• The judgement for phase 2 will be done by judges expert in the field.
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding under all circumstances.

Sample Questions

1. The quantum number specifying space quantization is
a. Principal quantum number, n
b. Angular quantum number, l
c. Magnetic quantum number, ml
d. None of the above

Ans. c

2. The theory of relativity deals with the consequences of lack of any such thing as "_______ Motion" or "_______ Rest". Which of the following pairs of words is most appropriate to fill in the blanks?
a. absolute, absolute
b. relative , absolute
c. absolute, relative
d. relative, relative

Ans. a

Finalists

PHY010 | Abhishek Patil
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY020 | Gaurav, Mayur Bhilawe
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY025 | Abhimanyu S, Ramiz Ahmed
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY026 | Amir Iqbal
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY039 | Sandeep Kumar Singh, Kumar Harshit
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY043 | Etika Agarwal, Rachana Reddy M
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY044 | Geethu N
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY047 | Rajib Shekhar Pal, Arindam Barua
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

PHY058 | Vigneshwar N, Ajai J Pulianmackal
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

PHY060 | Naveen Chander, Akshay Pandey
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology