Need a Topic For Experimental Investigation

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The discussion revolves around selecting a topic for an experimental investigation in Year 12 Physics, specifically related to the physics of sport. Participants are exploring various concepts such as Newton's Laws, energy transfer, and motion types within the context of sports.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster seeks suggestions for a sport that integrates multiple physics concepts or presents a challenging scenario. Some participants propose specific sports and associated physics principles as potential topics.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively sharing ideas and suggestions for sports-related physics topics. There is a mix of responses, with some clarifying the educational context and others providing specific examples, but no consensus has been reached on a single topic yet.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of differing educational systems, with one participant clarifying that they are following the Queensland Studies Authority Physics Curriculum in Australia, while another participant is from the Philippines seeking a topic for their investigatory project.

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Hey everyone,
New to the forum - I apologize if you already get heaps of posts like these...
Im in Year 12 Physics, and out first assessment piece is related to the physics of sport.
It's a typical physics project -> hypothesis, testing, report...etc

We're looking at anything relating to Sport; so that's things like Newtons Laws, Collisions, Energy Transfer, Momentum-Impulse relationship, parabolic + linear + rotational motion.

I'm aiming for an excellent grade, so I'm looking for a sport that either incorporates a number of concepts or the concept is relatively challenging.

Any thoughts/ideas??

Thanks
 
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Is this a UK, A Level project? (Couldn't tell from profile)
I can think of a number of possible starting points:
Snooker: collisions, momentum, energy transfer
Cycling: Newtons Laws of motion, gears, mechanical advantage, acceleration
Archery: trajectories, energy in bow under tension
 
Stonebridge said:
Is this a UK, A Level project? (Couldn't tell from profile)/QUOTE]

Nah, I live in Australia. It's just the Year 12 QSA (Quensland Studies Authority) Physics Curriculum
 
Hello .. I am 17 m in phillipines .. I am 4th year HS .. pls give me a topic 4 investigatory project in physics?

pls .. i need the topic tommorow .. tnx so much!
 

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