Online Physics Help for Notre Dame Freshman | Principles Explained

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a freshman physics student at Notre Dame regarding the understanding of fundamental principles in physics. The original poster expresses frustration over the lack of explanations for the reasoning behind equations presented in class.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the need for clearer explanations of principles and their applications. Some suggest looking for resources or asking questions within the forum, while others reference textbooks and online resources.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants offering various suggestions for resources and questioning the adequacy of current explanations provided by the professor. There is no explicit consensus on the best approach or resource, but multiple avenues for exploration are being considered.

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The original poster highlights a perceived gap in understanding due to the teaching style, specifically the lack of foundational explanations for equations. This context may influence the types of resources and guidance sought by participants.

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I'm a freshman in physics at Notre Dame. What I have noticed is that no one knowledgeable in physics actually explains the principles. Instead, as an example,my professor will say something like, "And so, this allows you to derive this equation." But he doesn't ever explain the "why" behind the equations, so I never know exactly when to apply them.

Is there any help site online that actually explains the principles and why one would use them? Thanks in advance.
 
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hey man, there are no specific sites that i know of. either ask them here or google them. sorry I am not much help
 
What about your textbook?
 
Try http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html"
 
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Note that your professor has given you the "why" for why the derivable equation is, indeed, valid.

When would you like the chain of whys to begin?
 

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