Physics experiment on water and magnet

[cibui]

Homework Statement

So, i am supposed to do research paper on whatever topic of around 4000 words. So, i chose physics as my subject of interest. So, for my research i want to do an experiment which i will be dropping a small but powerful magnet on water and measure the height of the water which 'jumps' up due to reaction force when the magnet hits the water.

Homework Equations

So, i am still thinking what variable should i use for the experiment? i can vary the temperature of the water, or pass through electric current to the water or etc. So, what do you think would be the best variable can i use in order to get a nice graph to plot and can be analysed on? Suggestions are much appreciated..

The Attempt at a Solution

Thanks

 

[NateD]

for the help. I think varying the speed of the magnet when it is dropped onto the water would be the best variable that I can use. That way, I can measure the height of the water that 'jumps' up as I drop the magnet onto it at different speeds and plot a graph to analyse.