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Something Good: ReThink Energy Florida hosts ‘Energy Whiz Solar Tournament’ with FSU Physics

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Today’s something good features bright young minds hard at work!

Rethink Energy Florida hosted a competition on Florida State University’s campus to mark Physics Day and introduced young students to solar energy and all its uses.

Cornerstone Learning Community and Buck Lake Elementary students had fun racing solar cars they designed and built. Those cars were judged on speed, design and innovation.

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Awards were also given for solar cookers, with ‘Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites’ winning the top award in this category.

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