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LENIN
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Hi!
Is anybody out here going to enter the physics olympics this year?
Is anybody out here going to enter the physics olympics this year?
Enter Physics Olympics this Year!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participation in the physics olympics, focusing on the nature of the competition, eligibility, and personal experiences related to qualifying for national teams. The conversation includes informal exchanges about the event's structure and the participants' aspirations.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- Some participants inquire about the physics olympics and whether it is a high school event.
- One participant clarifies that the physics olympics is an international competition focused on physics knowledge, typically involving challenging problems with little or no calculations.
- There is a mention of a limit on the number of competitors per country for the national team.
- Some participants express their personal experiences, including qualifying for the national competition and competing for limited spots on the team.
- A humorous comment about "physics steroids" is made, indicating a light-hearted tone in parts of the discussion.
- Participants discuss the location of the international olympiad, confirming it will be held in Spain.
- There is a suggestion that the interpretation of the event may vary depending on individual perspectives.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the nature of the physics olympics as a competitive event for high school students, but there are varying interpretations regarding its structure and the qualifications needed to participate. The discussion remains unresolved on some aspects, such as the humorous comparison to the "special olympics."
Contextual Notes
Some statements about the competition's structure and eligibility are based on personal experiences and may not reflect a comprehensive understanding of the event. There are also informal references that may not align with the formal nature of the olympics.
Who May Find This Useful
High school students interested in physics competitions, educators looking for insights into student experiences in competitive physics, and individuals curious about the structure of international academic competitions.
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Kakarot
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isnt that what they do in high school?
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LENIN
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Yes that IS something we do in high schools.
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SOS2008
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It's not like "special olympics" - right? (So far I've only considered mud wrestling.)
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LENIN
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No it's not. It's something like an international competiton in the knowledg of physics(mostly harder examples buth with littel or no calcules). I might get on the national team, but there isn-t much chance of that, becouse there is a 5 per countrz limit.
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cronxeh
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are there physics steroids? id like some of those..
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Berislav
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It's not really something you can just enter.
It won't be known which HS students will be representing a certain country in the international olympiad until that country's national olympiad is concluded. P.S.
I assume you qualified for the nationals?
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BLUE_CHIP
I took the olympiad and got to the second round but I haven't heard anything since i don't know what happened 
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LENIN
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Berislav said:
Yes infact I'm one of 10 competitors for the five places awilable. It's qouit cool
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Berislav
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I'm one of 19. Maybe we'll compete against each other at the international olympiad. It's in Spain this year, I believe.
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SpaceTiger
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SOS2008 said:
I think that depends on who you ask.
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LENIN
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Yes it is in Spain I hope to see you there