The Correlation Between Common Liquid Conductivity, Blood Conductvity, and Cramps.
School Name
Heathwood Hall
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Written Paper Award
3rd Place
Abstract
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the conductivity of common liquids used by athletes and to see if there is a correlation between the conductivity of the drinks along with blood conductivity and cramps. To begin the experiment, 5 common liquids were chosen: Water, Gatorade, Low Calorie Gatorade, Pickle Juice, and Powerade. These liquids were chosen because they are common liquids used by athletes to quench thirst, replenish electrolytes, and relieve cramps. The conductivity of each of the liquids were tested to see if there was a correlation between electrolytes present and conductivity of drinks. It was hypothesized that the liquid that contained the most electrolytes would have the highest effect on the conductivity reading. The results showed the the liquids that did have the highest amount of sodium and potassium electrolytes also had the highest conductivity reading. This supports the hypothesis. The Gatorade and the low calorie Gatorade had the highest conductivity readings while pickle juice came next. To conclude this means that if one were to have cramps, Gatorade would be the best source of relief.
Recommended Citation
Squirewell, Trevor, "The Correlation Between Common Liquid Conductivity, Blood Conductvity, and Cramps." (2017). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 217.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2017/all/217
Location
Wall 321
Start Date
3-25-2017 10:15 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Correlation Between Common Liquid Conductivity, Blood Conductvity, and Cramps.
Wall 321
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the conductivity of common liquids used by athletes and to see if there is a correlation between the conductivity of the drinks along with blood conductivity and cramps. To begin the experiment, 5 common liquids were chosen: Water, Gatorade, Low Calorie Gatorade, Pickle Juice, and Powerade. These liquids were chosen because they are common liquids used by athletes to quench thirst, replenish electrolytes, and relieve cramps. The conductivity of each of the liquids were tested to see if there was a correlation between electrolytes present and conductivity of drinks. It was hypothesized that the liquid that contained the most electrolytes would have the highest effect on the conductivity reading. The results showed the the liquids that did have the highest amount of sodium and potassium electrolytes also had the highest conductivity reading. This supports the hypothesis. The Gatorade and the low calorie Gatorade had the highest conductivity readings while pickle juice came next. To conclude this means that if one were to have cramps, Gatorade would be the best source of relief.
