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For effective preparation for the upcoming physics exam on November 17, focus on understanding key concepts and derivations from the textbook "Physics" by Raymond A. Serway. It is crucial to thoroughly review all relevant chapters and lecture notes, particularly the homework problems assigned, as these will likely reflect the exam content. Emphasize working through a variety of problems, especially those that require deeper reasoning rather than simple application of formulas. This approach will enhance comprehension and retention of the material. If time permits, supplement your studies with additional unassigned problems and conceptual readings to strengthen your understanding further. Seeking online resources for problem-solving practice can also be beneficial in reinforcing these topics.
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I'm at chemical engineering as beginner.I will have my first physics exam on 17 November and I can't decide how I should study.Exam includes these subjects:
Physics and Measurement,
Motion in one Dimension,
Vectors,
Motion in Two Dimensions,
The Laws of Motion,
Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's Laws,
Work and Kinetic Energy,
Potential Energy and Conservation Energy.

My Physic Book : Raymond A. Serway physics Published 2003 (ISBN 0534408559).

Is there anyone can suggest me a website for studying and problem solving about these subjects?

THANKS FOR ALL REPLIES!
 
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alperator said:
I'm at chemical engineering as beginner.I will have my first physics exam on 17 November and I can't decide how I should study.Exam includes these subjects:
Physics and Measurement,
Motion in one Dimension,
Vectors,
Motion in Two Dimensions,
The Laws of Motion,
Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's Laws,
Work and Kinetic Energy,
Potential Energy and Conservation Energy.

My Physic Book : Raymond A. Serway physics Published 2003 (ISBN 0534408559).

Is there anyone can suggest me a website for studying and problem solving about these subjects?

THANKS FOR ALL REPLIES!

There are many ways to study and generally it depends on how your class is structured. However, often times the best way is to go through the chapters and/or lecture notes and understand all derivations and concepts. It is also of equal or greater importance to understand the homework problems that were given for the chapters to be on the exam. For some this means going through each homework set multiple times. If you have time, you can work additional unassigned problems. There really is not any magical way to prepare for an exam, you should basically just understand all of the material covered up to that point.
 
Work as many homework problems as you can. Don't just do the easy ones. Do the ones that involve independent reasoning beyond just plugging and chugging formulas. How well you are able to do on those type of problems is directly proportional to how well you understand the material.
 
The best and probably easiest way to study for physics exams(like engineering type physics...not physics majors)...is by just doing as many problems as you possibly can. Work them, until you fully understand everything they could possibly throw at you. Then, if more time...try to read the chapters/notes/lectures and see if you can pick up some more "conceptual" stuff...
 
Hey, I am Andreas from Germany. I am currently 35 years old and I want to relearn math and physics. This is not one of these regular questions when it comes to this matter. So... I am very realistic about it. I know that there are severe contraints when it comes to selfstudy compared to a regular school and/or university (structure, peers, teachers, learning groups, tests, access to papers and so on) . I will never get a job in this field and I will never be taken serious by "real"...
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