Will I Enjoy Physics in College?

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The discussion centers on whether a student who enjoyed physics in high school will continue to find it enjoyable in college, particularly in engineering or a BS-MS dual degree at IISER. Participants emphasize the importance of engaging with problem sets, mathematics, and computational work, suggesting that enjoyment in physics requires a willingness to invest time in these areas. Recommended resources include the Berkeley Physics Series, "Classical Mechanics" by Kolenkow and Kleppner, and works by David Morin and A.P. French, which are considered valuable for deepening understanding.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of high school-level physics concepts
  • Basic proficiency in mathematics, particularly in problem-solving
  • Familiarity with computational tools for simulations and modeling
  • Knowledge of laboratory work and experimental methods in physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Berkeley Physics Series for foundational physics concepts
  • Study "Classical Mechanics" by Kolenkow and Kleppner for advanced mechanics
  • Learn about numerical simulations in physics using software tools
  • Practice problem-solving in mathematics, focusing on permutations and probability
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Students considering a physics major, prospective engineering students, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of physics through practical problem-solving and computational methods.

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Hello;
I have enjoyed physics in my school days(during class 11th and 12th).
Now either i will go to any engineering college or get BS MS dual degree from IISER. Will i able to enjoy physics in colleges too(if i go there)?

Thanks...
 
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That's a question no one knows the answer to.
 
vkash said:
Hello;
I have enjoyed physics in my school days(during class 11th and 12th).
Now either i will go to any engineering college or get BS MS dual degree from IISER. Will i able to enjoy physics in colleges too(if i go there)?

Thanks...

Hey vkash.

One question you might want to ask yourself is whether you won't mind spending a lot of your time doing problem sets, learning mathematics (and doing problems), working with computers in different capacities (simulations, models, numerical stuff, etc) amongst lab work.
 
Or, just pick up a physics book and see if you'd like doing it. The Berkeley Physics Series are available in India for around Rs500. There's also Classical Mechanics by Kolenkow and Kleppner; another by David Morin, PhD (lol) and yet another by A.P French which are meant to be good.
 
Dr_Scientist said:
That's a question no one knows the answer to.

How can i tell that will i able to continue with it in future or not.. I didn't know that what is things i have to study in future>>

Hey vkash.
One question you might want to ask yourself is whether you won't mind spending a lot of your time doing problem sets[/color], learning mathematics (and doing problems)[/color], working with computers in different capacities (simulations, models, numerical stuff, etc) amongst lab work[/color].
Answer 1[/color]: hmmmmm... i think no.. I won't mind. I can give a long time to solve problems,
Answer 2:[/color] WOW.. its fantastic i can do it, till i understand what is happening.(I am too weak in permutation and probability).
Answer 3[/color]: I can't say anything about it..

So how was it?
 

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