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Hi,

I am trying to come up with a topic for HL math. I wanted to do something on calculating the area of revolution of irregular shapes. 

At first I was thinking to get the area of revolution of different water bottles I have at home (since I am a coffee person, I have a lot of starbucks thermos). I thought it was a good start, but I need an extension (the actual exploration) and I need help in coming up with this. 

 

I wanted to do the surface area of the thermos through the revolution, but that would end up being too similar to the IA from a student in the previous year and I know my teacher would make me come up with another idea or do it again. I really need a lot of help and the deadline for our topic ideas are due really soon and I can't think of any ideas that I can earn points in the use of mathematics. 

 

Please help me!! 

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Uhh...not considering the fact that you should have a topic by now.

 

Anyway, I think this is a good topic. You can calculate area of different bottles (of different shapes or something) to see which one is the easiest/cheapest to manufacture. This will be helpful when a particular company has to manufacture bottles - which can be an extension.

 

It would be even better if you took up something other than bottles as they tend to have a similar shape (I'm not saying you shouldn't but then maybe your answers wouldn't have a lot of variation). This is just an idea, obviously. You can take up let's say jellies. They come in all shapes and sizes. Find out the best shape that will lead to highest profit. Here, you can use optimisation and all so there will be enough math there. In the end, if you're still stuck without a topic, you can check out my blog for tips on choosing one. I hope this helped!

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