Studying Definition and 627 Threads

I am self -studying SR with Books written by Resnick and A.P.French. Is that o.k. or should I take some another book? I am asking this because there are no. of books suggested on P.F., but these suggestions don't include Resnick and A.P.French.

Hi everyone, i was wondering if i can study totally on tablets and computers with minimal or no use of paper texts, Without significant health damage...

About to start reviewing for a math test but it has been ages since I was in school. Hoping some of you math savants could help me out. Will hope to understand and be able to complete these two exams. Starting with the first one below. (Do you guys know of a better exam to test and know...

Hi i would like to understand if it is advisable to study statistical mechanics before of the MQ (with the classical stat. mec.), or after the MQ all together ?? Thank you

I have to study art, history and philosophy in order to pass the year and get to the university, I am doing really really bad at them and when i study them i get always distracted because i hate them a lot... How can i do? The idea that i I'm in trouble doesn't make any effect on me, seems like...

Hi all. As seen by the title, I am having trouble studying. I am currently a college student and especially since my parents are paying for my tuition, I feel the pressure of doing well. I know I am not allocating enough time to doing well in my classroom and much of that time is spent grinding...

There seems to be a lot of discussion on the Many Worlds Interpretation here at the present time and it's something that I personally can't get into very deeply. The reason I can't be bothered too much about it is because I can't help feeling that the whole concept is nonsensical. I base this...

Hi, I ask you to recommend a good book (not too hard) for studying the physics of matter (Atoms, molecules, statistical physics and solids). Actually, I'm studyng on "Manini - Introduction to the Physics of matter", but it's a very bad book... Thanks at all!

Hi, is it hard to study Neutron diffusion / nuclear theory from Introduction og nuclear engineering Lamarsh without a teacher ? , noticing that I will be taking Nuclear theory course on the next semester.

Hi, I'm a student in the UK and am going on to study Physics at university next year. I enjoy self-study and was wondering which approach would be best, whether to read the physics content first or learn mathematical techniques first ( real and complex analysis etc.) Moreover, I wasn't sure...

Most of it isn't helping so much. :sorry: I am convinced all "philosophy of xyz" where xyz is a subject, economics or physics is just trashing the subjects foundations and trying to prove it isn't sound.

Hey guys, I was wandering that, if dark matter and dark energy makes up 68 and 27 percentage of the the universe, then is it justifiable to study these in terms of models of the known parts of the universe which comprises of less than 5 percentage of the universe, also it is clearly evident...

Hi! I'm interested in studying astrophysics. I've previously studied the basic concepts about stars, galaxie and black holes. Can anyone recommend some books that would help me learn more about astrophysics?

This is my first post on the forums, Hello! my names Tim, nice to be on here! I will keep this as short as possible. In high school, I hated math and loved science. Its a story I hear often. I was bad at math, or maybe it just wasnt introduced to me correctly. It took a lot of soul searching...

Hello PF, I have heard many times and read in many places that good exercise for at least half an hour a day can be a booster to cognitive functions and helps with studying. And my university campus is huge so everyday just getting from one place to another stackes up into a 12000 steps a day of...

I'm not sure how to put this into words but...here goes. After going through chapters and chapters of introductory mechanics, I think I can say that I at least some of the basics down. However, when I introduce myself to extremely novel problems, I get stunned at their complexity and have to...

Hi everyone. I'm a final year undergraduate physics student, in fact, in my final semester wrapping up courses & my thesis. I had dreamed about getting PhD, becoming a decent physicist and such but...the truth is, I am not even sure if I want to continue going down that path anymore. Here is my...

I am in year one, hope to get more exercises to work on practice... especially in calculus and physics (introductory level) My school is already provide webwork and masteringphysics as homework, but I don't think they are enough...(limited number of questions only...) Are there any more...

I wanted to know in c++ when we learn advance c++ like class,constructors,inheritance,data file handling we should know how to implement a class ? in c++ before studying these topics?

I want to be an astrophysicist. Physics and Astronomy are my passions, my love. But, I also love Aerospace engineering, and there's no way I can just have this passion as a mere hobby. So, do you think that studying a Master on Aerospace engineering will be worth for being an Astrophysicist...

People, I am student of Astrophysics (Bachelors), and I have also enlisted in the US Army. I still do have 2 years remained to finish my Bachelors degree. I will be shipping out for Basic Combat Training by the end of this year (hopefully). While I will be stationed, I don't know whether "that"...

Hi everyone, I have finally finished high school and have been accepted into a mathematical university. I'm really excited and also somewhat nervous about this whole thing since It is my dream to one day become a mathematician and I don't want to mess it up. I'm now wondering if you guys have...

Hello all. Getting straight to the point, I am 23 and still a freshman in college due to military and other jobs. I have a passion for physics and have an easy time understanding concepts, as well as understanding math despite failing math many times growing up. One area I am lacking is...

Hello all, Apologies if this has already been asked. While studying, I often encounter hard problems, problems that I can't solve after repeated tries. When is a good time to give up and succumb to seeing the solution or asking someone? Ideally, I think the answer is never. But I have a...

Hello,Right now I have the opportunity to study and work in my university as a part time technician!. I've searched the web, everyone seems to dislike and discourage the idea (because of the time, wage and other things). Here my situation is somehow different than common situations. In my...

Hello everyone, this is my first post since I joined last year around this time, I've been watching from far but I thought you guys are awesome and you probably can help me out :smile: I am in my junior year at Michigan State University, my current major is physics, but I spent 2 year...

I am currently an undergrad studying physics and am doing research on PPLN and nonlinear optics. I have a basic understanding of the math involved with my research, but would like to know more on nonlinear optics and why these materials behave the way they do. I am currently reading...

Next year, I will study mathematics at university. I think I'm well prepared, I already did some linear algebra (I got some books from my brother who studies physics and the mathematicians and physicists share some courses in the first year) and with effort it seems to work out. But, are there...

I don't know if this a biology topic so forgive me for any mistakes. I am currently studying medical science at university and whenever we come across topic concerning the brain I lose myself in research. I understand that the brain intricate and million things happen at once so there is a lot...

I want to become computer expert in all aspects I know programming I study Electrical Engineering in university and I love computers I want to know computers in basic level If I want to learn basic about computers what work should I do? between data structures , operating system , computer...

Hello, i am studying calculus and I am looking for a book or website that covers the following topics: -Real functions with vectorial variables (limits, domains, continuity, derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients) -Vectorial functions with vectorial variables (derivatives and...

Hello there, I am a student who has not been successful in the past. My GPA is very low, because I have slacked off in the past. I have to get a B in my wave/optics exam on Tuesday 4/12 pacific standard time. I am not smart, and my academic intelligence is below average. My last exam I got a 55%...

I'll try to be concise. I've been out of math for years and never truly learned to understand it. Until now. I want to put the growth mindset theory to the test and see if I can handle physics (or any STEM field) on a university difficulty. To verify if I'm up to it and even have the slightest...

Hello all. Next year, I'm going to attend the university. I really want to study mathematics, since I enjoy doing this. My grades are quite high, but I spend a lot of time understanding what's really happening, although this is not always possible. I also spend time by learning things like...

Hey all, I want to try and pass a proficiency exam for my universities version of ode. Here (http://www.math.uiuc.edu/Bourbaki/Syllabi/syl285_edwards-penney.html). What book would you all recommend? (I prefer rigor, but also like ease of read if there is a good middle ground). I will only...

Hi, I am currently in the first year of my undergraduate mathematics degree and I am taking a course in vector calculus. The course content is: line integrals, conservative field, divergence, gradient, curl, the divergence theorem, green’s formula, Stokes' them., field theory. I have seen that...

Do you guys make an attempt to have good posture whilst studying? Any tips?

All of us have different methods for studying.Let me know what kind of method you use and how useful It had been to you. I create mind maps to learn subjects that requires memorising.And when I use this method,I can learn the most boring topic continuously for 6 hours.

Homework Statement I have a test coming up in projectile motion, and I understand very little of it. Like calculating hang time, horizontal range, max height etc. Homework Equations ΔY=vyiΔt+1/2ay(Δt)^2 Quadratic formula There shouldn't be any math past Algebra I The Attempt at a Solution

I'm at a crossroads and I don't know if I'm going to make the right decision. I took up aerospace engineering this academic year, I passed the first semester and I don't know if I want to continue. I almost made the decision to drop out and take physics or nano materials the next year. If I take...

Hey folks, As a sophomore in MechE, I'm now taking a first course in Engineering Statics, and the prerequisites to this class are Physics I and Linear Algebra. I did well in those classes in past semesters, but I can't really say that I remember everything. I wonder how much do you usually need...

I'm studying physics, and I've covered calculus and general physics. My problem is: -My critical thinking is really not good. -Whenever someone is asking me about say, object A, I would answer something that is not related to object A (I'm not aware of it until that person tell me that I...

I want to do medicine from foreign countries.My friend told me that getting into a good college there with scholarship is not possible since foreign countries do not provide any special provisions for international students.I am an american citizen living in India.I just want to know whether...

So I've been doing relatively well in all of my classes so far since I've started university and even though I end up doing good enough to get the grades I want in the end, a common issue I keep coming across whenever I'm practicing problems, be it word or straight up calculus problems (stuff...

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Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has any information on how someone is able to attend a university on exchange that is not partnered with their home university? I am from Australia and my university has ties with many universities, however, I want to potentially go on exchange in Germany to study...

I'm trying to implement a study plan for the upcoming school term. Currently I have study time, for three classes (totaling 12 credit hrs), slotted from Tuesday through Friday for three hours of studying each day. Alternating between classes each day (i.e. on Tuesday this class and on Wednesday...

I'm in year two as a physics undergrad. I have a number of obstacles in my studies, the most prominent one being a physical disability causing severe pain and fatigue, essentially precluding attendance of most lectures. That is something I have so far been able to deal with through planning...

Hey, I'm in my first year of Electrical Engineering studies and finding a lot of common places in my studying and ways of approaching things that may be leaving me short. I really enjoy my circuit analysis class, I love learning the concepts, formulas and visualizing how they work in my head...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am an undergraduate student in US and an inspiring applied mathematician in the fields of theoretical computer science. I recently have been reading a book called "Joy of Learning" by Hironaka Heisuke, a mathematician and Fields Medalist (1970); the book seems to...