Recent content by Joseph Austin

I like the way you think! In my opinion, a ratio and a fraction are in fact different things, even though they have some aspects in common. In physics, numbers usually represent a quantity of "something", e.g. meters, kilograms, seconds, coulombs, etc. So a "ratio" is a relationship between...

As others commented, you should have an advisor if you are pursuing a degree in something. You will typically need to take X in sophomore year in order to take Y in junior year then Z in senior year. So the question isn't so much what are the pre-reqs for THIS course, but what other courses you...

Where are you headed? PhD in physics or Elementary School science teacher? And may I assume you are a college undergrad? WIthout seeing the syllabus, I'd guess the WOT class is a general survey for people not planning to study beyond the Batchelor's degree, while a decent E&M class would...