Grade 12 Physics Student Seeking Experiment Ideas

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around generating ideas for a grade 12 physics experiment that explores relationships between variables or determines physical constants. The scope includes various topics such as kinematics, light, sound, waves, and energy, with an emphasis on feasibility given limited materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a standard pendulum experiment as a straightforward option that is likely to yield good results.
  • Another participant proposes using magnets to create a small model maglev train, focusing on demonstrating the lift principle.
  • A different participant recommends a website that offers a variety of experiments for inspiration, although they cannot share links directly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple ideas without any consensus on a single preferred experiment. The discussion remains open to various suggestions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of complexity and feasibility regarding the proposed experiments, with some ideas potentially requiring more materials than others.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students seeking experiment ideas for physics projects, educators looking for simple experiment suggestions, and anyone interested in practical applications of physics concepts.

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Hi everyone, I'm a grade 12 high school student taking Physics and I'm looking into some ideas for my final project.

The idea is to come up with a physics lab/experiment that investigates a relationship (that can be graphed) between two variables or the determination of a physical constant.
it can to relate to either kinematics, light, sound, waves, energy, or a mix of any.

I've thought of some generic things like launching projectiles and so forth, but i just want to get some other ideas to think about.

Shouldn't be to crazy, as i don't have a lot of materials, but just some original ideas.

Thanks in advance for feedback!
 
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A bog standard pendulum experiment. Very easy and reaps the marks.
 
Fun can always be had with magnets, as well. Maybe a small model maglev train? (Not necessarily moving along the rail, but demonstrating the lift principle.)
 
I'm not allowed to post links yet, however there is a website I use which features a wealth of experiements which you can find if you google "practical physics . org". I expect you could find some inspiration on there.
 

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