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    Teachers: Complex Intellectuals with Simple Emotional Needs

    Yea, they try and covert if you show that you might like the subject matter. Sometimes people are not sure what they want to do. So a little push or guidance is not always a bad thing. Also it is exciting to see someone show an interest int something that you like. I try and covert my niece...
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    Retaking Chemistry Class: Is It a Bad Thing for Engineering Majors?

    Sorry to comment on your thread, but I am kinda in your boat. I am taking Gen Chem right now. Boy did I bomb my first two exams. If anything I am really learning the material, well I think I am.. then I take a test.. Wel. rubrix has made me feel at ease about my chem grade..
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    How long do you guys study physics / week?

    Yes, I study around 8 hours a day, not including weekends, as I study maybe two hour on Saturday and Sunday. I have to study this long. To some people they just get it, others it takes time. For me it is time, I had a really crappy introduction to all thing that relate with Math, so I have to...
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    How long do you guys study physics / week?

    I study on average about 8hrs a day, that is not including class time. Lab work.. I underestimated the amount of time it took to write up a physics lab. I'll never make that mistake again.
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    What are some fun activities for a Society of Physics Students weekly meeting?

    I got one.. try and not have the meetings when most people have class. At my university, the SPS meetings are at a time when most people have class. I don't know if they want to keep it as a club for a few select people or what, but having the meetings in the middle of the day is not really a...
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    Schools Affordable College & Living Options for State Residents with Low Income

    Yes, as long as it can fit under the plane. I think.. check with the airline
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    Describe the difference in sound between a flute and a violin?

    I think you are in the wrong part of this forum. Flutes sound hollow, while a violin sounds full.
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    Programs POLL for Most useful 4 year degree

    Where do I sign up?? I'm with everyone else do something that you like. If you don't like it it will totally be a huge bummer on the rest of your day. Granted everyone must work jobs that they don't like, but when you get the chance do something that you love.
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    Average Math Student: Should I Take Calculus?

    I agree, I took College Algebra a few years after high school. Boy did I flunk that class hard. It was to the point where I said screw it and started to look at other majors, other than Physics. I got back up and took it again this time in the Summer, granted I didn't get a great grade, I did...
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    Schools Affordable College & Living Options for State Residents with Low Income

    If you are looking for a place to attend college and at the same time work, and still have time for other things. Then look for universities that offer programs that allow you to work and at the same time tuition is paid by an outside source. http://metro-college.com/ Here is a link to...
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    Is 34% far or slightly smaller than 100%?

    I know this has already been answered.. But please professors who teach this subject, please do not use this question if you are teaching a bunch of noobs on the subject. I got this question and well I got it right, but only after reading the responses here, so thanks for you help.
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