Grade 11 Physics: Motion project help/ideas?

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A student is seeking ideas for a Grade 11 physics project focused on motion, which significantly impacts their overall grade. They initially considered an experiment involving a ball rolling down a slope on various surfaces to study friction but found it too simple. Suggestions from others include building a perpetual motion machine or creating a Newton's cradle, which could be more engaging. The student is open to additional ideas and is actively exploring the suggested concepts. The discussion highlights the challenge of finding a suitable project that balances complexity and educational value.
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Hi guys, This might seem like a rather ambiguous question but I have a physics project on motion that I need to do. It is rather a big project accounting for a weighting of around 15-17% of my total year mark.

Now here's the thing I need to find something to investigate/experiment with regarding motion but, I am stuck on Motion investigation Ideas. So If anyone could help me in choosing an idea related to motion for my project it will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you

-SydDF I'm β than you. I catch fish with my Ʃ

P.S. If I have posted in the wrong sub forum, sorry for an inconvenience.

Edit: An experiment of medium difficulty would suffice
 
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ball rolling down a slope? on different surfaces to see the affect friction has on motion? sorry I am not much of a physics wizz but it popped into my head thought it may or may not help
 
Hmm thank you for that but that would be rather too simple for my teacher. Besides my friend in class alredy did a similar project to friction but instead used viscosity and density of liquids acting on a block, moving down a slope.

Any other suggestions? ^_^ (At the moment i can't really think of any motion related material because I just finished the heating and cooling topic for this term)
 
Can you build a perpetual motion machine?
 
You mean something that endlessly continues motion without loss of energy? Such as a Newtons cradle?
 
sure, there's other things you can do as well I am sure, but you could get all crafty and technical and make one, might take some time though
 
everyone loves that drinking bird thing.
 
Yes thankyou hayley I am looking into this idea currently right now. Thank you so much.

Reminds of that simpsons episode where Homer is too lazy to press the Y key on his keyboard and uses that drinking birdy thingy.

Anyways if you or anyone still have more ideas, don't be afraid to spill them here.
 
np glad i could help on some way :)
 

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