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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    If I graduated I would be exempt from receiving federal funds and I still have to go to law school. At some point, I have to learn the science in order to pursue a career in patent law. Either I do it now with student loans or after law school without them.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    Just thought I'd let you know I've postponed my graduation and will be pursuing a B.A. in physics if I do well in calculus over the summer. Thanks for all of your help.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    Also, once I have the math, assuming I were going to school full-time (which I may or may not be) how many physics classes could I take at the same time before becoming counterproductive?
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    I don't even have to have a minor: My problem is finding out how what classes I need to be ready to take 24 hours of physics. Looks like I'll need some math first.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    I don't think you can consider yourself complete until you have a good understanding of philosophy and physics. (There might be a couple of other important subject areas, but for now I'm going to have my hands full with this physics stuff.)
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    I can tell it's going to be challenging but it will be worth it. I can't believe I only just realized how important and interesting physics is. Thanks for your help.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    Thanks. Though I haven't tried it, I am fairly sure that according to Zapper's litmus test I would find that I do not have the background for a graduate program in physics (plus, I'm a philosophy major :redface:). But I now know that I would be eligible to take the exam for patent lawyers as a...
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    That gave me a 404 Page Not Found error. For some reason there's a "..." where the rest of the URL should be.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    Actually, a pretty simple search led me to https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=260578" post and others. Should have done that first.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    I wasn't really sure what to search for. I wanted to find information specifically for someone with no science or math, I figured most people here wouldn't be as ignorant on those subjects as I am. I'll have to figure out what to do about the money. It just doesn't seem right to go through...
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    Thanks for your response! After further research, I've found that I only need 24 hours of physics (for majors) to qualify to take the exam to become a patent lawyer. I would enjoy attending school to study any sort of physics or math that will help me do physics. If I went to school...
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    Virtual Particles: Disproving Energy Conservation?

    Thanks. Should have looked there in the first place.
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    Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)

    I am 24 years old. On Saturday I will graduate from college with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Philosophy. I have not taken any math higher than pre-calculus. I want to learn physics and become a patent lawyer. What are my options? Edit: What would it take for a liberal arts...
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    Can energy truly be created or destroyed in an open system?

    Thanks, now I get it. That clears things up a lot. Thanks for that, too. I don't have a scientific background but I think energy is really interesting. I wonder where I might be able to learn more about this sort of thing. If you or anyone could recommend any books or websites that...
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    Virtual Particles: Disproving Energy Conservation?

    Do virtual particles disprove the law of conservation of energy? Are they really created out of thin air or does something cause them?
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