Physics project : applications of force,work and power

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The discussion revolves around preparing a project report on the physics of various topics, specifically focusing on sports, space science, or the physics of biological systems. The report is required to be between 1000-1500 words, and the original poster expresses uncertainty about how to begin the project.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants suggest different topics, including biomechanics related to sports and the relationship between bone density and fracture risk. Questions about how to approach the physics aspects of these topics are raised, particularly regarding the application of forces and energy storage in muscles.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered ideas and suggestions for potential topics, indicating a collaborative effort to explore options. The original poster is still uncertain about which topic to choose and how to proceed, reflecting an ongoing exploration of ideas rather than a definitive direction.

Contextual Notes

The project must adhere to a word limit and focus on physics, which may limit the depth of biological details included in the report.

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1. to prepare short project report on the physics of one of the following
Sport
Space science
physics of biological systems



2.needs to be 1000-1500 words



3. I have no clue how to start it!
 
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Which one do you want to do?

The first and the third are interconnected, by biomechanics. So I would suggest do that one. How do muscles store their energy (without getting too fussy on the mitochondria etc - this is a physics report not a biology report)? How do they apply forces? How powerful are muscles?
 
d3v3st4t10n said:
1. to prepare short project report on the physics of one of the following
Sport
Space science
physics of biological systems



2.needs to be 1000-1500 words



3. I have no clue how to start it!

You can do something on the density of bones in the legs of an animal versus the length of the bone itself. I know those two are directly related. Show that the point at which a bone will snap depends on the density of the bone and the angle at which the force is applied. You can show that fat people with high bone density have an equal fracture risk to skinny people with low bone density.
 
nice ideas ty guys :)
Im not sure which ones easier...
 
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