Special Relativity and Thermal Physics finals

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The discussion revolves around students sharing their experiences with finals in Special Relativity and Thermal Physics, with one participant expressing relief after completing their exams. Participants note the challenges of early finals and the quarter system, with some humor about the difficulty of waking up for morning exams. There are exchanges about the differences in coursework between physics and engineering, particularly in thermodynamics. The conversation also touches on the quality of textbooks used in their courses and the engaging teaching style of their professor. Overall, the thread highlights the stress and camaraderie among students during finals season.
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For engineering thermodynamics, Cegnel-Boles is good. I like it at least.
 
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Lisa! said:
Studying nuclear even for an exam must be enjoyable!:!)


We spent almost a third of the class learning how reactors and bombs work actually. Its kinda frightening. That class was enjoyable, we spent a fair chunk of time on astrophysics applications of the stuff we were doing, which was the part I really cared about.
 

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