Need Help with Physics Practical Project

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around generating ideas for a physics practical project, specifically within the realm of classical mechanics. Participants share suggestions and considerations regarding project complexity and feasibility based on available resources.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a water rocket or a vortex cannon as potential project ideas.
  • Another participant expresses familiarity with calculus and classical mechanics but notes budget and equipment limitations, mentioning a previous idea involving testing an oval chainring on bicycles.
  • A different participant argues that a big budget is not necessary for building the suggested projects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a specific project idea, and there are differing views on the complexity and budget requirements for the suggested projects.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations related to budget and equipment availability, which may affect the feasibility of proposed projects.

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Hello,

I have to do a physics practical project for one of my courses. The problem is i can't come up with ideas for the practical. I'm leaning towards classical mechanics. I was wondering you could help me come up with something? If i posted this in the wrong section I am sorry but it wasn't really clear where this kind of question belongs.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Depends on your idea of complexity. I think a water rocket would be pretty sweet, or a vortex cannon.
 
Im currently in my first year of university so I am familiar with most of calculus and most of classical mechanics. I think a water rock or a vortex cannon would be cool but unfortunately we don't have a big budget and limited equiqment haha. We first had the idea of testing a oval chainring in bycicles to see if it is better but the human factor in it was too great. So maybe that could give you an idea of how complex it approximately can be.
 
You don't need a big budget to build those.
 

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