Help Choose Physics Topic for AP Class Presentation

[xpaulinabearx]

Hey guys, I need to make a powerpoint/write a report on any topic related to physics, but I'm having a hard time choosing. This is for my AP Physics class, and I was wondering if you guys could help me choose a topic! What would you be interested to learn/hear about for 15 minutes if you were in my class? lol. It's just a simple 15 minute powerpoint presentation on one topic. Anything come to mind that would be interesting/simple/not too complicated?

Thanks! :)

 

[Bobbywhy]

Explain a rainbow.

 

[xpaulinabearx]

that's actually a good idea..haha! :D

 

[turbo]

How about a short course in levers? There are all kinds of resources available. The physics is rather simple, and there are SO many applications...

 

[berkeman]

Explain a rainbow.

that's actually a good idea..haha! :D

Yes it is! Especially since there are several kinds of rainbows. You could cover the physics behind a basic rainbow, and show some of the neat variations (like the rainbow ring you see around the shadow cast by your airplane in the clouds below you...