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IA - Too much mathematics?


marcelgs

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I've completed an IA in physics that is part simulation and part hands-on exploration. In the simulation part, I establish an exponential relationship using a simulation (that I made) which simulates individual particles and some calculus. I was wondering if this is perhaps too mathematics focused and risks straying outside the bounds of the task.

I end up concluding that there is an exponential relationship, which is then confirmed using theory (from Option C), then I fit my experimental data to the model to obtain some parameters.

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Hi Marcelgs, 

I think it should be completely fine, as mathematics is 'the language' of physics and as long as you are explain and highlight the physics theory (from option C in your case) it should be fine. 

Quick Tip: I know you may be knowing this, but try to use more of physics terminology and notation instead of maths. This will help you in the communication criterion. 

Hope this helps :)

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