How Can I Self-Study Math and Physics?

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A thirteen-year-old with a keen interest in math and physics seeks advice on self-learning these subjects, particularly trigonometry and pre-calculus, to tackle physics problems. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding a good math teacher for guidance and support. Understanding fundamental principles in physics is highlighted as essential, as math alone cannot facilitate problem-solving in this field. If a personal teacher is unavailable, utilizing textbooks and online resources is recommended. Suggestions include consulting school math teachers for appropriate textbooks and exploring online courses. For reading material, starting with encyclopedias is advised, along with specific physics books like Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time," which, despite its complexity, can be beneficial for those interested in astronomy and cosmology. The importance of solving math problems and grasping physics concepts before attempting solutions is also stressed.
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Hi, i am a thirteen year old boy who has a great interest in math and physics. I was just wondering how can i learn myself math (Trigonometry,pre-calc etc.) all the way to solving some physics problems at a certain level?
 
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Hi, i am a thirteen year old boy who has a great interest in math and physics. I was just wondering how can i learn myself math (Trigonometry,pre-calc etc.) all the way to solving some physics problems at a certain level?

Its really good that you have interest in these subjects , first of all you must find a pretty good math teacher(personal) so you can contact him in your free time . You can learn physics if you are good in math's but understanding basic principle's and concepts play's very important role in physics . You cannot solve problem's in physics without knowledge of basic principle's. Maths cannot alone help you to learn physics. If finding a teacher becomes difficult you can always refer books if you are used to it , they are a lot of help once you are used to it.
 
A good start would be to ask your school's math teachers what textbooks they use for their classes and study out of those. That way your math knowledge includes the same topics that a teacher at your school would expect you to know. Plus, it makes it easier for them to answer questions on specific problems and examples.
 
Which books are good to read?
 
Viktoriooo said:
Which books are good to read?

It depends on your interest. Read encyclopedia's (for starter's) grasp as much information as you can
Buy some physics books ,if your interested in astronomy and cosmology stephen hawking brief history of time is a very good book to start with ,though it is a bit difficult to understand you will be used to it in no time.Solve maths problems and understand physics before solving them.
 
Hey, I am Andreas from Germany. I am currently 35 years old and I want to relearn math and physics. This is not one of these regular questions when it comes to this matter. So... I am very realistic about it. I know that there are severe contraints when it comes to selfstudy compared to a regular school and/or university (structure, peers, teachers, learning groups, tests, access to papers and so on) . I will never get a job in this field and I will never be taken serious by "real"...
Yesterday, 9/5/2025, when I was surfing, I found an article The Schwarzschild solution contains three problems, which can be easily solved - Journal of King Saud University - Science ABUNDANCE ESTIMATION IN AN ARID ENVIRONMENT https://jksus.org/the-schwarzschild-solution-contains-three-problems-which-can-be-easily-solved/ that has the derivation of a line element as a corrected version of the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein’s field equation. This article's date received is 2022-11-15...

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