This semester we will be writing a scientific paper with accompanying presentation media, covering one of the topics we have seen so far in the class. This project will involve materials you have at home, or available from our lab equipment. The topic can be on anything covered or related to the class (Thermodynamics, Electricity, Magnetism, Circuits); feel free to get creative.
Project Proposal
For this first assignment, I am strictly interested in what topic you want to address, and what research question (or model) you are asking (creating) about that topic. Submission is done through text entry underneath.
Guided Outline
1. Introduction a. In two or three sentences, explain what the topic of this project is. b. Write down at least one or two equations that will help us mathematically model the physics being investigated. Define all terms in your equations.
2. Methods a. What materials are available for you at home to complete this project? What materials (if any) would you need from the lab hall? b. How will you collect data in this project? Enumerate and describe in detail the steps required to collect data.
3. Uncertainties a. For each type of measurement you will make for this project (if applicable), how will you estimate the uncertainty? b. Make a guess as to which measurement’s uncertainty will most affect the final outcome of this project (Research based projects don't need this).
4. Prediction a. State what you think you will find. Take a stance, even if it ends up wrong.
DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF AI OR CHAT GPT! below I provided you with topics you can pick from before writing just let me know what you choose!