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soulja101
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wat do u guys when ur studying for a physics exam.any tips or anyhting helipful would be appreaciated.
thnx
thnx
Maximizing Study Strategies for a Physics Exam: Tips and Advice from a Scientist
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The discussion revolves around strategies for studying for a physics exam, focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization. Participants share their experiences and approaches to mastering the material.
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- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the importance of understanding physics concepts and the relationships between variables in formulas. Some suggest deriving equations independently while studying. Others reflect on the balance between understanding concepts and practicing problems.
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Several participants have shared their personal strategies and insights, indicating a productive exchange of ideas. There is no explicit consensus, but a variety of approaches to studying physics are being explored.
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Some participants emphasize the enjoyment of engaging with the material and the importance of understanding over mere memorization. There are references to previous threads that may contain additional tips, suggesting a broader context for study strategies.
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Littlepig
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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...
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...
- #3
berkeman
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Post #36 in this long thread about GPAs had some great study tips by kdinser:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=148557&page=3
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=148557&page=3
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gabee
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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
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