utbd Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hi everyone, I'm just starting to think about an IA topic for math sl, and my teacher told us to pick something we are "passionate" about. So I decided scuba diving would be a good topic, as I have done it for a couple of years now and I can imagine it has some math that can be explored. What would be some standard level mathematics to explore for scuba diving? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaL Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm also considering doing my maths IA in the area of scuba diving. You could explore something about the dive tables or something about gas laws as that is important when you're diving. Other topics you could explore are air consumption or buoyancy. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJustWanaPass Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Well, scuba diving isn't just math, there is so much physics involved as well like Archimedes's force, palming forces etc. You can make some formulas for lets say decompression (exponential decay) when the diver begins to swim upwards at a fast rate or whatever you come up with. Do some research and see what you can write about, if it seems to difficult change topics. if you do plan to change try going for Calculus. In my opinion I think it is very interesting and enjoyable to write about. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.