Extended essay ideas for physics -- help needed please

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The discussion centers on seeking ideas for a physics extended essay, with a focus on aerodynamics. Suggestions include exploring frisbee flight mechanics, its design, and conducting experiments or simulations. A notable reference is a detailed paper on frisbee flight and throwing biomechanics. Other proposed topics include investigating the flight of boomerangs or the impact of noise and wing design on aircraft lift in a wind tunnel. The conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting a topic that allows for practical experimentation and thorough analysis.
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Hi Guys,

I need help with my topic for physics, I'm thinking of doing something on aerodynamics, but if its not possible I need help to figure other topics from physics. I would appreciate any advice you would have to give me. Thanks in advance.
 
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Write about frisbee flight. You can talk about its design, do some experiments and even simulate it on a computer. There's a really good paper that describes the flight mechanics in great detail coupled with the biomechanics of throwing it.

http://biosport.ucdavis.edu/sample-page/test-page-1/frisbee-flight-simulation-and-throw-biomechanics/

Sarah Hummel wrote a masters thesis on it.

Or as a variation you could consider the boomerang, or aerobee...
 
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Do you think it would be possible if I tested how different noises/wings on planes affect it's lift and reaction in a wind tunnel?

thank you for your adivce. :)
 
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