I have to do a physical science experimental project, and my teacher doen't want anything simple. I only have 4 days to do it in... but I need something good.
A past student did quite well investigating the effect of salt content in water on the refraction of light, and then comparing tis to the salt content of sea water etc.
what type of project ideas are 'complex' enough? Please help me as soon as possible!
Thank you
physical science experimental project - HELP PLEASE!
Candice,
First, please don't post duplicate messages. One is enough for others to help you! Second, 4 days is really not enough to do a good science experimental project, especially if you want to work with something complex. I'll try to help but be warned that you are really in a hole, and next time, please don't end up in this same hole again.
Now, for some physical science project ideas, please check out: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... _sci.shtml
In addition, here are some websites to get you started on things that may be of interest to you:
Refraction of light in water: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hb ... refr2.html
Refraction of light:
http://online.cctt.org/physicslab/conte ... action.asp
Measuring the salt content of water: http://www.nebhe.org/pdfs/AquaPDFs/Expl ... 11.QXD.pdf
Optical refraction can get pretty complex if you bring in the theory and equations behind the phenomena you witness (for example, the second link), so if you decide to pursue this topic, you can choose to go as "deep" as you deem necessary.
Hope this helps!
Shijun
First, please don't post duplicate messages. One is enough for others to help you! Second, 4 days is really not enough to do a good science experimental project, especially if you want to work with something complex. I'll try to help but be warned that you are really in a hole, and next time, please don't end up in this same hole again.
Now, for some physical science project ideas, please check out: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... _sci.shtml
In addition, here are some websites to get you started on things that may be of interest to you:
Refraction of light in water: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hb ... refr2.html
Refraction of light:
http://online.cctt.org/physicslab/conte ... action.asp
Measuring the salt content of water: http://www.nebhe.org/pdfs/AquaPDFs/Expl ... 11.QXD.pdf
Optical refraction can get pretty complex if you bring in the theory and equations behind the phenomena you witness (for example, the second link), so if you decide to pursue this topic, you can choose to go as "deep" as you deem necessary.
Hope this helps!
Shijun
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Candice,
I hope that you haave not been procrasitinating
There are many "simple" experiemnts that can be done that actuially have "complex" explainations. It is the explanation, and not the experiment itself that makes a complicated project. For instance, you might try combining different liquids, and seeing which ones combine and which do not. (consider using vinegar, water, an oil, and rubbing alchohol) Once you have determined which mix and which don't, you might consider researching the molecule structure of the liquids, what types of bonds they make, etc, and use that information to try to explain why certain liquids mix and some don't: a very simple experiment, but a rather complex explanation
I hope that you haave not been procrasitinating
There are many "simple" experiemnts that can be done that actuially have "complex" explainations. It is the explanation, and not the experiment itself that makes a complicated project. For instance, you might try combining different liquids, and seeing which ones combine and which do not. (consider using vinegar, water, an oil, and rubbing alchohol) Once you have determined which mix and which don't, you might consider researching the molecule structure of the liquids, what types of bonds they make, etc, and use that information to try to explain why certain liquids mix and some don't: a very simple experiment, but a rather complex explanationAll the best,
Terik
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