Last Year of High School Physics Project Ideas

[Faded Maximus]

Hey guys I am looking for some ideas of projects to do for a physics class. It is for the last year of high school. I am open to all kinds of ideas, feel free to share them :)

 

[planish]

How about building some classic perpetual motion machines, and demonstrate why they don't work?

 

[sir-pinski]

1. Design and construct a roller coaster using principles of kinetic and potential energy. Calculate the speed and energy at different points on the track.

2. Investigate the physics behind sports equipment, such as the aerodynamics of a football or the mechanics of a baseball pitch.

3. Create a mini solar-powered car and test its efficiency in different lighting conditions. Use concepts of solar energy and motion to improve its design.

4. Build a Rube Goldberg machine that demonstrates various principles of physics, such as momentum, gravity, and energy transfer.

5. Explore the physics of sound by building a musical instrument of your choice and explaining how it produces different pitches and tones.

6. Investigate the physics of flight by building and launching a model rocket. Calculate its trajectory and maximum height.

7. Analyze the physics of amusement park rides, such as roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and pendulum rides. Create a presentation or video explaining the forces at play.

8. Conduct an experiment to demonstrate the relationship between temperature and air pressure, using a balloon and a heat source.

9. Create a simple electric motor using a battery, wire, and magnets. Explain the principles of electromagnetism and how the motor works.

10. Investigate the physics of bridges by building a miniature model and testing its strength and stability. Research different types of bridges and their designs.