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The discussion centers around a new member seeking guidance on how to pursue knowledge in physics, including recommendations for books and a structured learning path. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in the field of physics in India and the informal community norms regarding introductions.

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Main Points Raised

  • A new member expresses a desire to delve deeper into physics after feeling unsupported in their previous educational environment.
  • Some participants suggest that local members from India may provide the best resources and advice tailored to the region.
  • There is a recurring humorous reference to a "favourite fish" as part of the community's informal introduction ritual, which some participants find confusing.
  • Another participant mentions their own interest in physics topics such as the universe, relativity, quantum mechanics, and electromagnetism.
  • Several members engage in light-hearted banter regarding the fish question, indicating a community culture that values humor in introductions.
  • A member indicates they have recently completed an engineering degree but feels new to physics and mathematics, seeking a deeper understanding.
  • There are inquiries about how to start a new thread, indicating a need for clarification on forum usage.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on specific resources or a structured learning path for physics. Instead, it remains a mix of guidance requests, humorous exchanges, and informal community interaction.

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Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the forum's norms and the "favourite fish" ritual, which may lead to misunderstandings about community expectations.

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New members interested in physics, those seeking community support for educational pursuits, and individuals looking for informal guidance on navigating forum culture.

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i am new to this forum so if i do any mistakes then kindly guide me.
i didnt know where to post this question of mine.
i was wanted to go deep in physics, but in India not much importance is given to this field as a career and i was never motivated nor did i receive any help from any of my teachers, fellow students or parents to explore this field.
but now i want to go for it, so can anybody suggest me how to gain all the knowledge in physics, which books to read, what would be the sequence that i should follow to go ahead in physics stepwise.

and if i have posted this question in the wrong thread or in a wrong area can anybody guide me that where should i post it.
i am new to this forum and it's terminologies or jargons.
thank you friends
 
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Welcome to PF.
A lot of our membership is from India, so those folks can probably give you the best advice as to what resources are available in your area. A lot of educational stuff is somewhat geographically/politically dependent.
 
However, you'll receive no help without revealing to us your favourite fish. :smile:

No fish, no guidance.
 
I am also new, and I for one like sardines. Same nutrients and affordability as tuna, without the mercury. I have ingested quite a lot of mercury.
 
arildno said:
No fish, no guidance.

Aaarrrgghhh... how could I have forgotten?! Sorry, folks. :redface:
 
nonmendelian said:
I am also new, and I for one like sardines. Same nutrients and affordability as tuna, without the mercury. I have ingested quite a lot of mercury.
It is illegal to hijack other members' "Hello, I'm new!"- thread.
So:
For you, no guidance, although fish, due to lack of unique "Hello, I'm new!"- thread.
 
my field of interest is universe, einstein's theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism
 
Your favourite fish is..?
 
Sorry aldrino sir but i am not getting what you meant by my favourite fish.
so i am able to reply, so sir can you kindly tell me what it stands for?
 
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RohitRmB said:
Sorry aldrino sir but i am not getting what you meant by my favourite fish.
so i am able to reply, so sir can you kindly tell me what it stands for?

It is something we require new members to provide so we can proceed our rituals... So, your fish? :biggrin:

Btw, aldrino sounds like a good name too :biggrin:
 
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Hello Well i'Cant say I'm new as I'm here quiet a few times. I'm too from India. Just Tell me what do you do
 
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Nstraw said:
Hello Well i'Cant say I'm new as I'm here quiet a few times. I'm too from India. Just Tell me what do you do
You must open your own thread, and answer the fish question there.
One thread=one fish
 
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RohitRmB said:
Sorry aldrino sir but i am not getting what you meant by my favourite fish.
so i am able to reply, so sir can you kindly tell me what it stands for?

Not until you tell me what your favourite fish is..:devil:
 
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arildno said:
You must open your own thread, and answer the fish question there.
Well i know what the fish question is sir as i have been here for quite some time
 
  • #15
Nstraw said:
Well i know what the fish question is sir as i have been here for quite some time

That's rather irrelevant since you're not the OP.
 
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fish meaning what? exactly what do I have to give to complete the ritual?
just recently about 1 month ago I completed my engineering degree
 
  • #17
but don't go with my degree, you can consider me new to physics and math cause I first did it just to complete my degree but now I want to do it with complete understanding.
 
  • #18
hi, how can I start a new thread pls?
 
  • #19
When you are at forum level (say, "General Discussion"), there is a box on top of the frame called "New Topic".
Click on that, to generate a new thread.
 

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