Maximizing Study Strategies for a Physics Exam: Tips and Advice from a Scientist

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Understanding the core concepts of physics is crucial for effective studying, rather than just memorizing formulas. It's important to grasp how variables interact, such as knowing how changes in one affect others while maintaining constants. Engaging with the material and deriving equations can enhance comprehension and retention. Some students find that a deep understanding leads to better test performance, even with less homework. Enjoying the logical reasoning involved in physics can also improve the study experience.
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wat do u guys when ur studying for a physics exam.any tips or anyhting helipful would be appreaciated.
thnx
 
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Understand for me is the Real point of fisics...not only to decorat or anything else...understand the concepts and, using your imagination, "look" what they mean.

More, have 1 pass always in front: when getting formulas, understand they variables, and automaticly know that when x increases, what happens to y to z keeps constant(for example) and understand why "y" increased/decreased (by another physics teory, and understand why z must keep constant (another physics teory)

in my case, for now, it work...

ahh, most important, realize that you are enjoying doing this kind of logical thoughts...:biggrin:
 
I always read the chapters in my book, and like Littlepig said, I try to really understand them. Try to derive the equations yourself as you read through the concepts.

In my physics class I did less homework than my classmates but I got the higher grades on tests (don't follow my example on that though)--I felt a strong understanding of the concepts was more important than just practicing problems. (Of course, you have to do problems, too :))
 

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