Would You Compete in a Math and Physics Challenge?

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A math and physics competition is being proposed for forum members, featuring head-to-head rounds where participants solve problems within a 48-hour timeframe. There will be two levels of participation: intermediate and advanced, with sign-ups starting soon. Some members express enthusiasm, while others suggest expanding the competition to include topics like astronomy and computer programming. Concerns are raised about the $15 award, with suggestions that the focus should be on knowledge and discussion rather than monetary incentives. Overall, the idea has garnered interest but also sparked discussions about format and content.

Physics Forums Olympics!

  • Yes I'll enter and battle till my pencil is worn to the stub

    Votes: 5 71.4%
  • No maybe next year, I need more training

    Votes: 2 28.6%

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Would you enter the competition? The specifics have yet to be worked out, but basicly it's a group a rounds where you go head to head with your forum members battling each other by solving physics and math problems. Each round you'll have a new problem to answer within a certain amount of time (likely will be 48h). If you answer correctly you move to the next round. Also there will be two level for you to join, either intermidate or advanced. Sign up will start soon!

Interested? Want to become a PF Science Olympian?
 
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I think it is a good idea...even if I'm not sharp enough to participate!
 
Bring it on, pansies.

- Warren
 
How about the Physics Forum "Special Olympics"? And where do I sign up?

Have it out, Big Guys! I wouldn't even know who's winning.

Now back to the Philosophy threads...
 
Good idea ! :smile:
I want a front row seat and a private interpreter...
 
Well, I voted yes but now I wish there was an "undecided" category. What about Astronomy, Political debates, or questions. And Computers too. For instance, I know HTML, what if as a fun round you could have a competition seeing who could make the best website in a certain time frame. A free website like angelfire, freeservers, geocities, etc... You could also ask questions about HTML or other languages...of course i haven't even gotten into languages yet so I'd probably do pretty bad, but it would be fun.
 
NO POLITICAL QUESTIONS!
 
Originally posted by Zero
NO POLITICAL QUESTIONS!
You can say that again !
 
Change of plans, new forum instead!
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=33
 
  • #10
It sounds much better than PF Olympic because I was scared by the word "Olympic".
So what if everyone wants to post a question at the same time and it turns out to have more than 1 question per day?
 
  • #11
Only PF staff will be able to post a question and we are co-ordinated.
 
  • #12
I see, I thought questions would be posted by members, not staffs.
 
  • #13
Does that brain teaser forum have anything to do with this ?
Anyway, I just wanted to say that, personally, I don't think
that 15$ award is a good idea. We're not here to earn money
after all, rather we are here to gain knowledge and intellegent discussion. I'm sure that money can be better used to promote
PF and pay for the server/band weidth and so on. Just a thought.

Live long and prosper.
 
  • #14
could there be another league called begginer for me and possable a 4 year old


oh and i agree that the 15 $ is a bad idea because with the internet and all you could easily get all the answers within 2 days
 
  • #15
I'm in...
 
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