Looking for tutor/someone to help me with problems in physics

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In summary, the conversation is about finding help with self-learning and searching for tutors. The person suggests using resources such as Schaum's Outline series, Openstax.org, Khan Academy, and mathispower4u.com for self-learning. They also mention books by Tsokos for IB Physics. However, they apologize and clarify that this type of post is not allowed on the forum and the thread is closed.
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Hello, I am a student who is independently studying A-Level Physics and has been home-educated teaching myself entirely for the past five years. I really enjoy this form of learning, however, I often find problems in past papers and online which I am uncertain of.

Consequently, I am searching for anyone who would possibly be able to help me with such dilemmas in providing worked solutions to demonstrate how to tackle these questions and of the possible methods one is able to take, even possibly extending to offering feedback to my attempted solutions.

I am seeking someone who is able to assist me since I do not have teachers to turn to like other students. It would not be with excessive queries just several questions I may compile which are causing me some difficulty.

Often, I am looking for more of an immediate/urgent response which is why it would be beneficial in my opinion to know that I have someone reliable to turn to, as opposed to just posting in the homework help forum.
I always strive to comprehensively solve all problems I am faced with, although, I cannot teach myself what I do not already know, which is why I sometimes find myself stuck upon certain tasks.

I apologise if my post is inappropriate, in which case I will revoke it if that is possible. I also apologise if I have posted this in the incorrect forum.
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For self-learning, I have always been a big fan of the Schaum's Outline series. They have a lot of worked examples and practice exercises with answers in the back. You might look into that as an alternative.
 
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Sadly on PF, we don’t allow job or tutor solicitation.

Your best bet is to look for one locally near you or avail yourself of Khan Academy and mathispower4u.com collection of videos.

In addition to Schaums, there are also the books on Openstax.org

or the book by Tsokos on IB Physics.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1316637778/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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lpettigrew said:
Consequently, I am searching for anyone who would possibly be able to help me with such dilemmas in providing worked solutions to demonstrate how to tackle these questions and of the possible methods one is able to take, even possibly extending to offering feedback to my attempted solutions.

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I apologise if my post is inappropriate, in which case I will revoke it if that is possible. I also apologise if I have posted this in the incorrect forum.
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Sorry, we are not able to offer services to link up learners with tutors. That is outside the scope of PF. This thread is closed.
 

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