How many pages of astrophysics textbooks can you absorb in a day?

[Simfish]

This is sort of similar to the math theory thread.

But I'm quite curious how this various from field to field, especially as it pertains to astrophysics (and pretty much all the quantitatively related sciences such as planetary sciences and applied physics).

Unlike math theory though, there is a point where you're pretty much familiar with all of the math you need for the field here, so at that point, the reading might become significantly faster. I'm just curious about what other people's ranges are.

 

[ibysaiyan]

No Idea.I am getting so worried now.I have my interview for astrophysics (undergraduate) next week.This leaves me with just about 6 days of solid reading.
Accretion induced collapse here I come :s
By the way ,Are there any freely available books on astrophyiscs worth reading? I would love to read few.For now I am going through theory of relativity,collapse mechanism of neutron stars and anything I can grasp over.

 

[Simfish]

Hm I see.

Freely available astrophysics books? I don't really know of any. But you could get them from the library/interlibrary loan. Or through other ways that I can't mention here.

 

[ibysaiyan]

Hm I see.

Freely available astrophysics books? I don't really know of any. But you could get them from the library/interlibrary loan. Or through other ways that I can't mention here.

Thanks for your reply.No worries I will just use Google to do the search for me.

 

[pmacias]

I understand the importance of staying updated and knowledgeable in my field of study. In regards to your question about how many pages of astrophysics textbooks one can absorb in a day, the answer may vary from person to person. It depends on a variety of factors such as the individual's reading speed, comprehension level, and prior knowledge in the subject.

In my experience, I have found that on average, I can absorb about 50-100 pages of astrophysics textbooks in a day. However, this number may differ for others. Some may be able to absorb more, while others may need to take breaks and spread out their reading over a longer period of time.

Furthermore, as you mentioned, once an individual becomes familiar with the math and concepts in their field, the reading may become faster. This is because they have a solid foundation and can quickly grasp new information. However, it is still important to take breaks and not overload the brain with too much information at once.

In conclusion, the amount of astrophysics textbooks one can absorb in a day may vary from person to person and may depend on various factors. It is important to find a pace that works for you and to take breaks when needed to ensure maximum absorption and understanding of the material.