Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around finding challenging physics problems, particularly in mechanics and electromagnetism. Participants seek resources or specific problems that match the difficulty level of well-known sources like the Harvard Problem of the Week and Morin's Intro to Classical Mechanics.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses interest in finding new physics challenges similar to those from physics.harvard.edu and Morin's textbook.
- Another participant shares links to qualifying exam questions from various schools, suggesting they contain challenging problems.
- A third participant recommends E.T. Whittaker's Classical Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies, noting that it includes difficult problems despite being over a century old.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the desire for challenging physics problems, but multiple sources and types of problems are suggested without a consensus on the best options.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not resolve which sources provide the best problems, and the effectiveness of the suggested resources may depend on individual preferences and backgrounds.