Where Can I Find Good Physics Learning Resources?

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This discussion centers on finding effective physics learning resources for university students who lack prior physics education. Users recommend "PF" (Physics Forums) and "Hyper Physics" as valuable online platforms for grasping fundamental concepts. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by students who enter university-level physics without a high school background in the subject, particularly in understanding mathematical applications like vector addition.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of physics concepts
  • Familiarity with vector mathematics
  • Access to online learning platforms
  • Willingness to engage with physics forums and communities
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore "Hyper Physics" for comprehensive physics explanations and resources
  • Join "Physics Forums" to engage with experts and peers for additional support
  • Review introductory physics textbooks to solidify foundational knowledge
  • Practice vector addition problems to enhance mathematical understanding in physics contexts
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University students new to physics, particularly those majoring in biology and biotechnology, as well as anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of fundamental physics concepts and mathematical applications.

LostPuppy
Hey , I'm really new to physics , in the sense I've never taken it before but now that I'm in university i have too, i was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good learning site so i can catch up and grasp all these concepts that don't seem to add up math sytles but for some odd reason make sense in the physics world, like adding vectors , that just doesn't make sense to me.

thanks for any help you can give...
 
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Wel... PF is a good learning site. :wink: Welcome.

Do you have any specific queries? Any areas of particular vagueness?
 
Don't you have to take Physics in high school before you can take University level physics? I'd think it would be quite hard to make such a big jump without having knowledge or atleast sufficient knowledge of the basics which you learn in high school.
 
No, unfortunately there are many places where physics is not required in secondary school. There are even places where physics is not even OFFERED but don't get me started on this.

I would think that, in the United Kingdom, English would be required for entrance into the university and "LostPuppy" seems a bit weak on that too!
 
Yeah, LostPuppy, that's one hell of a long sentence you got there. :)
 
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thanks for the help guys...

and no i didn't need physics in high school , but i have to take it in university. my major is biology and biotechnology.

as for grammar, its the internet, who uses proper grammar?

lol sorry that's what years of ICQ , MSN , and bloging will do to you.
 

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