Help IB Student Find Physics Research Topic

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An IB student is seeking assistance in finding a simple yet interesting physics research topic with substantial underlying physics principles. Suggestions include exploring the physics of bungee jumping, which involves concepts like elasticity, energy conservation, and forces. The student emphasizes the need for a topic that is engaging and manageable. The discussion highlights the importance of selecting a topic that balances interest with scientific depth. Engaging with unique topics can enhance the research experience for IB students.
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i am an IB student. recently i need to find a topic for my physics research. yet i couldn't find an interesting topic. i hope to find a simple yet interesting topic. one that have lots of physics behind it. help me..anyone.
 
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Welcome, ooh. (Right... that sentence just looks weird. :rolleyes: )
I'm afraid that I have no idea what an 'IB student' is, so I'm just tossing out something that popped into my head while reading your post. I've never actually seen any project done on the physics behind bungee jumping, and there's certainly a lot involved.
 

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