Physics is essential to roller coasters.
There are endless topics for physics research papers. Topics can relate to basic notions or advanced models of physical science. Research papers tackle topics such as the centrifugal force on a roller coaster to explanations of how a bicycle helmet works. Whatever topic you choose, be sure it is geared toward the specific area of physical concepts that pertain to your studies.
The Physics of Gymnastics
Floor gymnastics can be understood through physics.
Mastering biomechanical motion in gymnastics is essential to advancing in the sport. According to the University of Virginia, research papers can explore how mass is determined by angular momentum and how velocity and distance are made possible by inertia and rotation. The importance of speed can also be explained. Speed is essential for acrobatic lifts and gymnasts must alter their rate of rotation while airborne. Accordingly, you can discuss how gymnasts master tucking their mass in to lessen space between the body and the axis of spin, thereby increasing speed when they have nothing off of which to push.
The Physics of Animal Flight
The process of animal flight can be dissected and explained from lift off to maintaining smooth motion while they soar. According to the University of Berkeley, papers can be broken down into sections investigating the notions of drag, lift and thrust. Drag involves resistance of momentum as speed increases and lift is applied to an animal moving through fluid (i.e. air molecules) and is exerted at a perpendicular angle to drag. Thrust works against drag and is brought about by powered flight (i.e. flapping wings).
The Physics of Pinball Machines
Dissecting all of the electromechanical mechanisms --- from ball shooter to chutes, flappers and lanes --- the physics of pinball opens up wide ranging and in-depth examinations of speed, weight, force and friction. Possible sections can be devoted to explaining how pop bumpers become energized coils by the magnetizing energy of iron cores or how the force of an eject hole kicker on the ball launches the ball back onto the board as a projectile.
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