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The discussion centers on preparing for an upcoming academic interview for an undergraduate Physics course, specifically seeking physics-based brain teasers that are less technical and more puzzle-oriented. The emphasis is on demonstrating elegance in applying familiar physics concepts to unfamiliar problems rather than relying on advanced knowledge. Participants share various enigmas and puzzles, with several links provided to specific posts containing examples. The thread encourages contributions of additional puzzles, highlighting a collaborative effort to gather resources for effective interview preparation.
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I'm applying to study an undergrad Physics course.

I have an (academic) interview coming up next week. Was wondering if anyone around here knew any physics based brain teasers that might come up? Would be much appreciated! :)

Ideally it would be less technical and more of a puzzle - they don't expect you to have learned 'extra' Physics, per se, but just to be very elegant in applying it to unfamiliar problems based on familiar material.

Thanks for all the help :)
 
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Some enigmas from my thread:
(some math and logic mixed in)
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4492426&postcount=24
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4493345&postcount=29
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4496631&postcount=55
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4497429&postcount=68
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4507529&postcount=136
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4507975&postcount=145
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4510260&postcount=219
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4514205&postcount=248
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4516208&postcount=278
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4516616&postcount=292
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4516938&postcount=305
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4517335&postcount=310
The best one probably: https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4518892&postcount=327
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4520883&postcount=401
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4521152&postcount=404
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4521260&postcount=409
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4523056&postcount=457
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4528108&postcount=513
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4531459&postcount=523
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=4535354&postcount=609
till page 34
find the others yourself...
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=706554&page=34
P.S. If you know some please do ask in the thread :smile:

E- P.P.S. Yes, this is me begging for more puzzles.
 
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