What Physics Topics Can I Research for My College Science Class?

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The discussion centers on selecting specific physics research topics for a college-level science research class. Participants emphasize the need for focused subjects that can be explored in depth over the academic year. One participant has chosen to research aerogels, including their production methods and potential applications. The conversation highlights the importance of narrowing down topics to facilitate meaningful research and presentations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics principles
  • Familiarity with scientific research methodologies
  • Knowledge of materials science, specifically aerogels
  • Experience with experimental design and data analysis
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the properties and applications of aerogels
  • Explore methods for producing aerogels, including supercritical extraction techniques
  • Investigate alternative materials for cost-effective aerogel production
  • Study the impact of aerogels in various industries, such as insulation and aerospace
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College students in physics or materials science, educators seeking project ideas for students, and anyone interested in advanced materials research.

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I just joined a classs that I didn't even know existed at my school until today. It is called science research, and basically you meet once a week with the class, and it is all independent research, you pick a topic and research it and present to the class and then enter science fairs and other stuff.. Well I have a huge interested in physics, but it is very general and for this class I need to come up with a specific object that can be researched over the course of the year and into next.. Does anyone have ideas on possible subjects to research?
 
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What level are we talking about here.. high school?

alex caps said:
I just joined a classs that I didn't even know existed at my school until today. It is called science research, and basically you meet once a week with the class, and it is all independent research, you pick a topic and research it and present to the class and then enter science fairs and other stuff.. Well I have a huge interested in physics, but it is very general and for this class I need to come up with a specific object that can be researched over the course of the year and into next.. Does anyone have ideas on possible subjects to research?
 
thanks..

I am just looking for ideas.. I never said I would choose the first topic some one lists, but if you guys could give me a few ideas it would help me formulate my own area of reasearch.. I am just a little confused as to what to pick..
 
Well, it would be nice to know what level of research you are looking for before we just throw a list of topics at you - there are way too many topics for us to list, so if you can narrow things down a bit maybe we can go somewhere.
 
Pretty much it can be any reasearch on anything science and it can get as indepth as I want it too..

I have decided on researching aerogels though. I first am attempting to make them, for those of you who know about them, I can make the alcogel but the supercritical extractions are a bit tricky. Once I have them made though, I am reasearching possible uses for them and also less expensive ways to produce them in large quantities...
 
i am also doing a research...could you recommend any topic for me to do...?... i have been researching for topics but i can't decide on what topic i should prefer...
 
Why doesn't anyone want to answer the question what level is this for?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Why doesn't anyone want to answer the question what level is this for?

i am currently in my senior year in physics... I'm from the philippines.. a simple topic will do because we only have at most 3 months to do the experiment or the research...
 
High school? College?
 
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college...
 

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