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A Mechanical Engineering student seeks advice on preparing for the Physics GRE with four months to study. Concerns are raised about the student's readiness based on their understanding of fundamental concepts, particularly regarding momentum conservation and basic mechanics. The discussion emphasizes that success on the GRE requires a solid grasp of physics beyond typical undergraduate coursework, suggesting that a single book will not suffice for preparation. Additionally, the student's writing indicates potential challenges with verbal skills, further questioning their preparedness for the exam. Overall, the consensus is that the student may need to reassess their study approach and foundational knowledge to succeed in the limited time available.
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I am a Mechanical Engineering student. I have four months to prepare for physics GRE. How should I study for it? Which book is most preferred ?
 
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Are you a graduating senior? Have you take a broad collection of physics courses, well beyond what is normal for MEs? If either of these is not true, I'd have to ask why you think you might pass the physics GRE. No single book is going to get you there.
 
Your first question here was "Why ain't momentum conserved when external force acts on the system?"

That tells me two things:
  • You aren't ready for the Physics GRE.
  • You aren't ready for the Verbal GRE.
I don't see how you will do well given the time available.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Your first question here was "Why ain't momentum conserved when external force acts on the system?"

That tells me two things:
  • You aren't ready for the Physics GRE.
  • You aren't ready for the Verbal GRE.
I don't see how you will do well given the time available.
Well i like to think a little deep. So sometimes i get stuck thinking about the basic concepts and i don't understand what's the problem with the verbal here?:sorry:
 
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Well i like to think a little deep.

That's not the impression you left in that thread. Or the other threads. The impression you give is someone struggling with freshman mechanics.

And "I" is capitalized, "ain't" is not a word and your second sentence is a run-on.
 
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