Testing Open University UK Physics Exam - Results in December

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A student from the Open University in the UK recently completed a physics exam, expressing confidence in passing but anticipating a score around 70%, falling short of their goal of 85% for a distinction. They humorously noted the irony of studying extensively for the second law of thermodynamics, only to be tested on the first law. With results expected in December, the student considers starting reading for the next course while wishing good luck to others facing exams, including AP US History and AP Calculus.
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Hi all

I am studying with the Open University in the UK, and had my physics exam yesterday. I'm sure I've passed, but probably only with around 70%. I was hoping to get in the 85% and above category for a distinction.

Isn't it funny how you can spend hours learning the four different versions of the second law of thermodynamics, and they ask you a question about the first!

Ah well, nothing to do now but wait till December for my results! (Well, I guess I could start a bit of reading for next year's course!)

I'm not sure if you guys elsewhere in the world have exams around now, but good luck to all if you do!
 
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