Physics-Based Extended Project Title Needed

[ROBBIE7896]

Hi Everyone ,

I'm in year 12 and have just started the extended project qualification with AQA and I'm seriously struggling to pick a topic. I have decided I want to do it on a subject to do with physics, as that's what I want to do at Uni. More specifically, I'd quite like to do it on something to do with relativity or the large hadron collider, but I can't think of a suitable project topic. The project has to be 5000 words, and the topic has to be a question. Two possible ideas I've thought of are:

Is time travel possible?
What will the Large Hadron Collider find?

But I'm not sure if they are suitable. I'd be really grateful if someone could give me some advice on whether these are good ideas or if anyone has any other good ideas for topics.

Thanks a lot guys,
Robbie

 

[AndyW]

Hello Robbie,

Choosing a topic for your extended project can be a daunting task, but it's great that you have already narrowed it down to a subject you are interested in - physics. Both of your potential topic ideas, time travel and the Large Hadron Collider, are certainly intriguing and have a lot of potential for a 5000-word project. However, it's important to consider the feasibility and scope of your project before making a final decision.

For the time travel topic, it's important to understand that time travel is currently only a theoretical concept and there is no scientific evidence to support its possibility. This may make it difficult to research and come to a definitive conclusion, which is necessary for a project. It may also be challenging to find reliable and credible sources on the topic. However, if you are passionate about the concept, you could narrow your focus to a specific aspect of time travel, such as the theories behind it or the potential implications if it were possible.

The second topic, "What will the Large Hadron Collider find?", may also be a bit broad and may require a lot of background research on the Large Hadron Collider itself before delving into potential discoveries. You could consider narrowing the topic to a specific aspect of the Large Hadron Collider, such as its purpose and history, or a specific experiment or discovery that has been made using the collider.

If you are open to exploring other topic ideas, here are a few suggestions:
1. The physics behind black holes: What are they, how are they formed, and what makes them so mysterious?
2. The role of physics in understanding climate change: How do scientific concepts like energy, temperature, and radiation play a role in climate change?
3. Exploring the concept of dark matter: What is it, and how do scientists study something that is invisible?
4. The impact of quantum mechanics on our understanding of the universe: How does the strange world of quantum mechanics challenge our traditional understanding of physics?

Ultimately, the most important aspect of your extended project is that it is something you are interested in and passionate about. Take some time to do some preliminary research on your potential topics to see which one sparks your curiosity the most. Good luck with your project!