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What is the correct manner of studying inorganic chemistry? What is the correct manner of studying inorganic chemistry? I mean physical chemistry is like physics and has a lot of logic , organic chemistry is the mother of all logics , But WHAT ABOUT INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ? are there any logics...

Well I'm in high school right now, grade 11 to be exact and I've started looking around for any interesting universities. I might change but I'm thinking of doing Astrophysics or major in Physics then move onto Astrophysics. I also know that I want to study in Canada so enough background, I just...

I'm 19 years old and I am in first year computer science. I've really fallen in love with the math that we do (discrete math, linear algebra, multivariable calculus) in this program and I'm thinking of switching majors to math or do a double major in math and computer science.. What I'm...

Studying EM Theory?? Hi All, Is it possible to study Electromagnetic theory without knowing the concepts of classical mechanics. I have studied Newtonian mechanics but does not have any idea about Lagrange and Hamiltonian mechanics. I am concentrating on the below topics in...

I'm going to spend a semester at an American University. Here is a list of allowed places: USA Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona www.asu.edu USA University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona studyabroad.arizona USA California State University Long Beach, California www.csulb.edu USA...

Hi guys I am currently doing some homework for physics and I am having a little bit of difficulty understanding the topic. We are currently studying half life and radioactive decay. We completed a practical involving the rolling of X number of dice and removed all dice that rolled the number 2...

[SIZE="5"]Question Based on my background and interests, what graduate schools and programs would be best for me as a PhD-seeking biophysics student intending to ultimately study learning and memory? [SIZE="5"]Background I am a undergraduate in the USA that is preparing to receive four B.S...

I'm wondering how many of you who makes excellent grades actually study before the test? I never do and It's usually because I have homework anyway the day before the test. But Like Shouldn't you be studying and getting practice while you do your homework that builds up to the test? I'm a keen...

Greetings PF! I'm a Canadian student currently finishing my senior year of High School, and intensely looking into undergraduate studies around Canada and the US (as I am a dual citizen of both countries), with the eventual hope of going into theoretical physics. However, I am also...

Hi everyone, I am in need for a worthwhile recommendation. I am in Canada and crave to studying aerospace engineering (it is silly that in Canada we just have three universities teach undergrad aerospace engineering), so what do you thing about University of Toronto considering the first two...

What book can you recommend on studying... mechanics (fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, orbital mechanics), flight dynamics, physics, mathematics, control engineering, materials science, aeroelasticity, avionics, reliability engineering, noise control and flight test) Source...

So often when I'm studying physics I'll read through a chapter - feel like I understand the material - look at the examples and get all excited that I might just have learned it! ..then I get to the problems. When my study time is being spent on solving problems and I hit a brick wall - I...

Dear friends, I am writing to ask for your advice. I have an undergraduate and master's degree in economics, and a PhD (candidacy) in industrial engineering. As part of some research I have been doing on campus, I have discovered my true calling: to build hardware and software to help...

I was studying avometer, and came across this paragraph which I find confusing: "The voltage measuring part of the avometer is actually a multirange voltmeter. It consists of a number of resistances each of which can be connected in series with the moving coil galvanometer with the help of a...

Hello. I want to study Physics. I'm 14(15 next month). I know Newton's Laws of Motion. I want to know in what order should I study Physics. I know 9th grade Algebra. No books please.

When you were in high school, how much did you study for tests? You can guess from the title how much I studied...

My university has a partnership with Arizona State university, whereby i can study there for one semester in my third year. I need to pick a suitable program and I'm not really sure what i'll be qualified to take. I'm only interested in doing pure physics, so I'm guessing i'll need to do all the...

Homework Statement A spring, of negligible mass and which obeys Hooke's Law, supports a mass M on an incline which has negligible friction. The figure below shows the system with mass M in its equilibrium position. The spring is attached to a fixed support at P. The spring in its relaxed state...

So I'm not big on blaring death metal from a $20 boom box while doing Calculus problems or anything, but I'll often put some light classical music on in the background while studying, or the occasional rock and roll at a fairly low volume. My question is, how does this affect one's ability to...

When studying advanced mathematics and physics do you find that your brain is quickly able to understand new concepts and complicated looking math equations on the page? Is anyone here actually able to pick up a book, say "Linear Algebra" and read through it understanding it easily like a...

Do you folks suppose its wise to get an Physics + Astronomy degree after engineering? Would it be a good career choice? I'm currently about to finish my first year in electronic engineering. Due to a lot of factors, I was unable to choose Astronomy when I enrolled. However, I've been...

I want to go to USA or Canada for exchange, but where can I study nanotechnology?

hello all how we can study the zeeman effect on molecule what is the bases to do it or it is the same for atoms.

Greetings, Over this summer I plan on independently studying Calculus II and III because I am behind in my math major (just switched from biology) As a result, I plan to double up on maths with 2 per semester. My other courses are physics and chemistry related, so this is no cake-walk...

I did a bit of x-ray spectroscopy in labs studying Fluorescence of some different elements. I was just wondering whether or not flourescence occurs in all elements? I'm sure I've read people talking about 'flourescecnt materials' or something like that. I can't think of any reason why it...

People on this forum have talked about studying smarter then instead of harder. Well, can you give examples? I am all ears.

This is what I do to study for tests (particularly for my qualifying exam which is coming up in two days): 1. Close book. 2. Attempt to derive result from first principles. 3. If you get completely stuck, look at book for hints, but don't read too much. 4. When you finally arrive...

After completing two years of physics studies on science faculty I realized that I wanted to work out in some company and not as a researcher at the university. But those companies want engineers studying techonolgical physics (there is an education in sweden with that name). I don't want to...

I'm a junior in high school and I've started with my "plans" early for college and beyond. I'm going to be finishing partial differential equations and introduction to quantum mechanics at Stanford EPGY before I finish my senior year which will put me very much ahead in physics and math, which...

I applied to Concordia University and Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec. I already got an acceptance letter from Concordia I was wondering if it's a good idea to study physics at Concordia. I don't really know much about universities to begin with nor do I care that much but if I'm...

Understanding the first star formation is critical to cosmology. Matt Turk is a (remarkably young) expert on this. The way they go about it is with computer simulations and checking the results against whatever can be observed. Here is a talk by Matt Turk...

Hello, I am an undergraduate student interested in fluid mechanics and was wondering what courses would I need to take (or be useful)? Any recomendations for good introduction to fluid mechanics books? thanks for your time!

So, has anyone got any interesting experience or opinion to share? I, myself, am currently fighting with the bureaucracy of UCAS to apply to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where my main priority is Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and I feel thrilled. I really want to go and...

I'm trying to study geometric algebra using Artin's book and am having some difficulty with what degenerate symmetric bilinear forms would be like. Does someone know of an example and brief explanation. Also, the opposite being "nondegenerate nonsymmetric bilinear form" would help me out. If I...

I'm doing a pre college science course at the moment and my plan is to study chemistry in college because I'm fascinated by neurochemistry and neuroscience and I want to be a neuroscientist in the future. To be honest though chemistry isn't my favorite subject by a longshot and sometimes I find...

I am a 25 year old high school teacher who wishes to further his understanding of physics to a point where some recent papers on theoretical physics can be read and understood. I graduated with a mathematics degree around 4 years ago and regards myself as fairly talented and able with...

Hey all, I've recently begun studying for the GRE and plan on taking the test this spring or summer. My intent is to go to graduate school for chemistry in the fall of 2010. I bought the Kaplan test prep for the regular GRE but realized that I will have to take the subject as well. I...

which school is better for studying the M. Tech of mechanical engineering? Indian institute of technology(IIT-Delhi) or Chalmers technical university-Sweden?

I'm 27 and want to begin studying AE. Am I crazy? :( Hey Guys! First time poster here; forgive me if something like this has been covered in the past but I didn't find what I'm looking for via Search. All of my life I have had an interest in anything to do with flight or space, and more...

Hi, I have been carrying out a lab experiment where I am studying the force on a plate from an air jet. I need to come up with a theoretical derivation of an equation for the force on the plate and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to go about this? Thanks

I have a math test coming up and I have last years test in front of me for a study guide. I can do most of the questions on this test and I know the theory behind everything on it but here's a couple of questions that I can't seem to get right. Q1) If (x + 1) and (x - 2) are factors of x3 +...

Studying mathematics "post-single-variable calculus"...? My apologies - I posted this in the Abstract and Linear Algebra section earlier, but thought it might be more appropriate in this section... ----------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I'm in Grade 11 this year (in...

Hi everyone, I'm in Grade 11 this year (in Australia), currently studying from Apostol's first volume "Calculus". I have just recently started working on the theory of integration of trigonometric functions (just giving some information on my background). I am thinking that, perhaps once I've...

i don't know what's wrong with me, but i almost always completely understand a problem once i see its solution, but without the solution, i don't get very far with it. has anybody else had this problem? if so, what do you recommend?

I have a calc based physics ll test coming up. its going to be on circuits with capacitor resistors current power and things like that. what would be the best way to prepare for this. i find it very hard to do problems out of my book because if i get stuck on step i can't get help b/c i don't...

So, I live in a dorm and naturally people are playing music all of the time and talking loudly right outside of my room and it is so so distracting. Of course, that's kind of a point of a dorm so I can't really complain and I am even one of the noise-makers at times. But I still want quiet...

hi all, I have a test tomorrow on average velocity&speed, inst.velocity&speed, and all that stuff. I was wondering if any of you had tips on how to study for a test like this. We're going to have to solve some problems, so would any of you have tips on solving problems like this? any help...

Question about how to study physics; general question all input is allowed:)THANKS Ok so I am a EEN major and while I know there are others with a lot harder course load I am taking...Vector Cal(252). university physics 2(242). arabic 2(112), and busniess course(business magt. is my...

At the moment, I'm doing my Master degree in theoretical physics. I'd like to do a doctoral program in the field of quantum field theory. My partner is also doing his Master degree at the same university like me (in Switzerland). He is more interested in the field of astrophysics. We are...

I am currently a sophomore in college, studying mathematics and possibly double majoring in physics. So far, I'm thinking of going to grad school in some field (not sure if it's math, physics, or etc). Right now, I'm wondering if I should study any foreign language at college. I'm already...