Mastering Physics: Tips for Success and Subject Selection in High School

[ihopeican]

Hello there,

Not too long ago, i have become very interested in physics, i think it was the end of year nine and I am just through half way of year 10. Our Physics unit is over now and i managed to get an (A) through an average of two quizzes(15% each) and a leveling assessment(70%). i got 70% overall, which was 1st in the class but only because i tried very hard.

Im not quite sure if I am bright enough to try to become a physicist, how did you know if you could succeed in physics?

I have to pick my second semester year 10 sciences soon and i really want to do physics, basic maths, and calculus.

They are quite tough and not sure what my chances are of achieving in them.

I was also wondering if there are any good information sources that anyone my happen to recommend for getting a basic understanding on some physics (EG: Newtonian mechanics, quantum, optics, relitivity)

i already hyave a basic understanding in nuclear, Newtons laws, and optics. I would just really like to get a grasp on things before i go into second semester physics and year 11 physics.

sorry, one more thing out of this list what would help my skills in physics and maths, they are subjects on offer to study in year 11:

calculus- strong like
applicable maths-strong like
biology-average
human biology-average
chemistry-like
physics-strong like
literature
geography
politics
english
history
ancient history.

would there happen to be any advice on what to study?

really sorry for such a long post.

thankyou in advance, any guides or information for people new to physics.

thanks :)

 

[Llama77]

stop with the grades