The student has identified a focused and detailed topic of investigation and has described a relevant and fully focused research question. The physics is explained well enough for the reader to understand it easily. The methodology of the investigation is clear, easy to follow, and focused on addressing the research question. The student shows full awareness of safety hazards that can arise during the procedure, and environmental issues that are relevant to the procedure. However, the methodology should have included steps to assure the relevance and reliability of the collected data by listing the variables that need to be controlled or maintained constant.