Should I be a physics major?

In summary, the speaker has been struggling with choosing a major and has been seeking advice on Physics Forums. They love physics and are currently taking AP Physics B online. They enjoy watching physics shows and are interested in solving real-world problems. They have considered electrical engineering, but believe that physics is more complex and advanced. They are drawn to the challenge and research opportunities in physics and hope to use their discoveries to make a positive impact on the world. They are wondering if a physics major will provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve their goals.
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I've been annoying myself with this buzzing in my head all summer and posting questions about what major to choose here almost every day! I'm so confused what to do when it comes to my major. I love physics and I'm taking AP Physics B online this year. I watch all these physics shows on TV all the time and it's all so interesting, I even try to find channels on youtube for physics videos. I love physics but I want to solve real-world problems. I don't want to get involved in all the theory and the big bang and origin of the universe, it's interesting but I want to do more experiment and application. Many told me electrical engineering which is a great field (and not taking anything away from it and its difficulty) but from all I've heard physics is pretty much the top dog in the case of how complex and advanced things get compared to engineering. I love complexity and the advanceness of problems and math etc. I want the biggest challenge and I love research too. I love discovering and questioning, but I want to use discoveries or answer questions that will apply to the world, whether being alternative energy, faster way of doing things or ways to change technology to help against global issues like a clean engine for a car to stop with global warming. The real question is, with a physics major, can I do research and experiment and discover, and also use my discoveries and results from experiments to make the world a better place? Or improve technology? Will I have the skills and knowledge to do so?
 
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