Choosing a topic
You should choose a topic that involves a range of Physics. One of the marking criteria is to show how different areas of Physics come together. If you choose too narrow a topic then this will be very difficult.
You should choose a topic that you will be able to get information from a variety of sources on. If you choose something very specialised then you may find one very good website but little else.
You should choose a topic that you are interested in. You may have university interviews coming up and this could be part of the discussions involved. Mention it in your personal statement.
You should choose a topic that involves plenty of A level standard Physics. NOT GCSE level and not PhD level. Need I say why?
Your title should be a question. Your task is then to answer this question. This will give you a focus.
Your teacher should at least approve your choice of topic. Listen carefully and heed their advice. They will be marking it.
Here are a few ideas. It is NOT a list to choose from. Try thinking of one of your own.
| What options will the UK
have to generate electricity in the future? How do F1 cars go so fast? What kind of television is best? How will Physics help us win Olympic gold? Does Physics have a place in the kitchen? What Physics happens in a recording studio? |
How can doctors see inside
our bodies? How do we know so much about the Universe? What problems must be overcome to live on the Moon? What is the future of computers? What is the future of 3D? Can Physics help artists? |
Is nuclear power safe? How will we get into space in the future? How have mobile phones changed our lives? How will new materials change our lives? How does Physics help us win wars? How can we build buildings so high? |