Looking for tricky and interesting physics and maths questions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding tricky and interesting physics and mathematics questions suitable for individuals with A-level knowledge. Participants seek resources that challenge their problem-solving skills and logic, emphasizing questions that do not have straightforward answers.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for challenging physics and maths questions that require A-level knowledge and can enhance problem-solving skills.
  • Another participant suggests a specific challenge thread that utilizes high school knowledge and creativity.
  • A suggestion is made to work through Goldstein's book on Classical Mechanics as a means to improve understanding of physics.
  • A participant recommends searching for "physics olympiad questions" as a potential resource for tricky problems.
  • Another participant points out the availability of practice exam questions published by exam boards as a resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the interest in finding challenging questions, but no consensus exists on specific resources or types of questions that are best suited for this purpose.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified particular criteria for what constitutes a "tricky" question, nor have they defined the scope of topics within physics and mathematics that they are interested in exploring.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to enhance their problem-solving skills in physics and mathematics at the A-level, as well as those preparing for exams or competitions.

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I want to do tricky physics and maths questions that require only A-level knowledge of maths and physics to solve. Questions that don't have a straightforward answer and will help me to develop my logic and problem-solving skills. I'm looking books, online resources and etc.
 
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Seneka said:
I want to do tricky physics and maths questions that require only A-level knowledge of maths and physics to solve. Questions that don't have a straightforward answer and will help me to develop my logic and problem-solving skills. I'm looking books, online resources and etc.

Try this one, only high school knowledge and creativity must be used (don't spoil yourself by scrolling down though!):

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/micromass-big-high-school-challenge-thread.879086/
 
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Try working your way through Goldsteins book on Classical Mechanics. A lot of students have done this to improve their understanding of physics.
 
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Try googling "physics olympiad questions".
 
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Have you looked at practice exam questions published by the exam boards?
 
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