Conceptual B Research Topics
| Topic for research paper | Considerations |
| How a nuclear power plant works | Energy transfer, advantages and disadvantages |
| How an air conditioner works | Also a refrigerator |
| How an electron microscope works | Differences between electron and optical microscope |
| How an electric guitar works | Both string vibration and conversion to motion of the speaker |
| How we generator electric power | The various methods used in America |
| AC and DC current | Differences and uses. Examples in nature. |
| Gas engine vs. diesel engine | Structure and how they work |
| Transmutation vs. chain reaction | Compare and contrast |
| How a spectroscope works | Uses of the spectroscope. Molecular theory |
| Acoustical design in concert halls | Why shaped as they are. Why certain materials are used. |
| Concert lighting systems | Two types of modern concert lighting systems |
| How laser light works | How created. How used in industry and entertainment |
| How optical fiber works | Uses in nature and technology. Transmission of images vs. data |
| Magnetic field of the earth | How created and does it ever change |
| Convection currents in nature | Where they occur and the effect on the environment |
| Uses of the Bernoulli effect | In nature and technology. |
| Hydraulics in automobiles | Brakes and automatic transmissions |
| How integrated circuits work | Elements used. Future limitations. |
| How nuclear bombs work | Different types and evolution |