Improve Physics Concepts: Learn the Method

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to improve understanding of physics concepts. Participants explore various strategies for learning, the importance of context in questions, and the need for specificity in requests for help. The conversation includes both general advice and personal approaches to learning physics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants emphasize the need for specificity when asking questions, suggesting that vague inquiries hinder effective responses.
  • There are repeated calls for providing context and background information to facilitate better assistance.
  • One participant compares learning physics to practicing a musical instrument, highlighting the importance of practice.
  • Another participant mentions the value of concept maps as a learning strategy.
  • Some participants express frustration with the brevity of previous questions and the lack of detail provided by the original poster.
  • One participant notes their educational background, indicating they have a master's degree in physics, which raises questions about the specific concepts they wish to improve.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of providing context and specificity in questions. However, there is no consensus on specific methods or strategies for improving physics understanding, as various approaches are suggested without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on which specific physics concepts the original poster wishes to improve and the absence of detailed background information that could guide responses.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking advice on improving their physics understanding, particularly those who are unsure how to frame their questions effectively in a forum setting.

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Please Tell how improve my physics concept in better way?
 
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Do you have a more specific question? Obviously to improve anything you must read learning materials and solve practice problems.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Do you have a more specific question? Obviously to improve anything you must read learning materials and solve practice problems.
Thanks
 
Imtiaz Ahmad said:
Please Tell how improve my physics concept in better way?

1. Do not be lazy
2. Do not be vague
3. Do not be lazy
4. Do not be vague
5. When you ask a question on here, provide CONTEXT and BACKGROUND INFORMATION. What do you know? What have you attempted? What have you tried to find out?

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/very-little-excuse-to-ask-a-question-cold.765735/

All of your questions in this forum have been nothing more than short, one-liners. You did not bother to reveal important information. In this thread, you never indicated at what level you are at, what exactly are you trying to improve, what have you done in the past that you didn't think is working as well as you wanted, etc...etc.

In other words, stop being vague and stop being lazy in including the necessary information. Put yourself in our shoes, look at what you wrote, and ask yourself that if you don't know you, are you able to decipher and answer your questions effectively? Who knows, this practice might even help you to improve your "... physics concept in a better way..."!

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
1. Do not be lazy
2. Do not be vague
3. Do not be lazy
4. Do not be vague
5. When you ask a question on here, provide CONTEXT and BACKGROUND INFORMATION. What do you know? What have you attempted? What have you tried to find out?

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/very-little-excuse-to-ask-a-question-cold.765735/

All of your questions in this forum have been nothing more than short, one-liners. You did not bother to reveal important information. In this thread, you never indicated at what level you are at, what exactly are you trying to improve, what have you done in the past that you didn't think is working as well as you wanted, etc...etc.

In other words, stop being vague and stop being lazy in including the necessary information. Put yourself in our shoes, look at what you wrote, and ask yourself that if you don't know you, are you able to decipher and answer your questions effectively? Who knows, this practice might even help you to improve your "... physics concept in a better way..."!

Zz.
First I want to clear by my basic concepts than I go next and next that's my way
 
Imtiaz Ahmad said:
First I want to clear by my basic concepts than I go next and next that's my way
Like ZapperZ said,
ZapperZ said:
5. When you ask a question on here, provide CONTEXT and BACKGROUND INFORMATION. What do you know? What have you attempted? What have you tried to find out?
We can't possibly answer your question on how to improve you physics concepts if we don't know a little of your background information.
 
Mark44 said:
Like ZapperZ said,

We can't possibly answer your question on how to improve you physics concepts if we don't know a little of your background information.
Yes
I pass my master degree in physics
 
Look at learning physics like playing the piano.

PRACTICE.
 
Dr. Courtney said:
Look at learning physics like playing the piano.

PRACTICE.
Yes I do
 
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This is like the one sentence at a time story-writing thread. Only slower.
 
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Which physics concepts do you want to improve?
ZapperZ said:
1. Do not be lazy
2. Do not be vague
 
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Regardless of your background, here is a short article that discusses learning strategies:

http://tguilfoyle.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/What_works,_What_doesn't.pdf

Concept maps are good too if you know how to make one:

https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/concept-map/how-to-make-a-concept-map

You have mentioned that you have a master's degree in physics? Or are you currently working on one? You should be specific about what concepts you want to improve as there are many in physics. People here can point you to specific resources. I have just given some general learning strategies that have helped me and have shown to help others.
 

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