The discussion centers on preparation strategies for the Physics Olympiad, highlighting the experiences of a participant from Singapore. Key resources mentioned include "Halliday and Resnick," "Beiser," and past Olympiad problems published by "World Scientific." The participant reflects on their journey, noting the competitive landscape, including the performance of teams from China and the USA. The discussion emphasizes the importance of structured study and problem-solving skills in achieving success in the Olympiad.
PREREQUISITESAspiring Physics Olympiad participants, high school students preparing for competitive exams, and educators seeking effective teaching strategies in advanced physics topics.
That's damn cool!atyy said:I did it long ago when it was held in Cuba as a member of the Singapore team. Food in Cuba was great and so was the music. The beaches were stunning and old Havana was beautiful. The Americans did take part. One of their members won the prize for the highest score by a female, but she declined it as she did not want to be recognized on that basis. The Chinese won 5 golds. I studied Halliday and Resnick, bits of Beiser, and some of the problems of past Olympiads published by World Scientific.