What level? HS? College? Grad school? It's a bit late in the conventional school year to be asking for such assistance.crescentcavae said:the F=ma exam?
I'm a high schooler in AP Physics Mechanics, and AP Calculus AB. I've gotten through the practice exams for the f=ma exam, and four chapters of Morin, but I feel as though he is overcomplicating some problems, and my teacher feels the same. I don't want to go through the entire book from cover to cover, rather I'd learn the topics that I'll really need.Bystander said:What level? HS? College? Grad school? It's a bit late in the conventional school year to be asking for such assistance.
"Ready is ready." "O-C" is for pre-meds.crescentcavae said:I'm a high schooler in AP Physics Mechanics, and AP Calculus AB. I've gotten through the practice exams for the f=ma exam, and four chapters of Morin, but I feel as though he is overcomplicating some problems, and my teacher feels the same. I don't want to go through the entire book from cover to cover, rather I'd learn the topics that I'll really need.
I suspect he/she is referring to this:Bystander said:What level? HS? College? Grad school?
Bystander said:"Ready is ready." "O-C" is for pre-meds.
Yes! I was talking about the f=ma exam which is the preliminary exam for the USAPhO. I'm so sorry for not clarifying!jtbell said:I suspect he/she is referring to this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Physics_Olympiad#Physics_Team_Selection
(OP, please correct me if I'm wrong!)
crescentcavae said:What chapters from Morin's Introduction to Classical Mechanics Textbook will help me prepare for the F=ma exam? I also have the Feynman Lectures and the Halliday Resnick textbook. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
Thank you so much! I was pushing through the first four chapters of Intro to Mechanics, and I was astounded by how much calculus there was. It was understandable but I looked at Problems and Solutions in Introductory Mechanics, and I feel as though it'll help me understand both books much better.Buffu said:You picked a wrong book. If you don't know calculus of variation and lagrangian mechanics, there is no hope with that book. It is not a basic high school book.
Use Morin's other book, Problems and Solutions in Introductory Mechanics.
Chapters from Morin's book provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles related to F=ma, making it an excellent resource for exam prep. The book covers topics such as Newton's laws of motion, force, and acceleration, which are crucial for understanding F=ma.
Yes, the chapters in Morin's book are written in a clear and concise manner, making them easy to understand. The author uses simple explanations and examples, making it easier for students to grasp the concepts.
Yes, Morin's book contains numerous practice problems with detailed solutions to help students prepare for the F=ma exam. These problems cover a wide range of difficulty levels, allowing students to test their knowledge and improve their understanding of the subject.
Yes, Morin's book is suitable for beginners as it starts with basic concepts and gradually progresses to more advanced topics. The book also includes helpful illustrations and examples to aid in understanding, making it a great resource for students at any level.
While Morin's book provides a comprehensive overview of F=ma, it is always recommended to use multiple resources for exam preparation. However, Morin's book can be an essential resource for understanding the fundamental concepts and principles related to F=ma and can supplement other study materials.