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Consider a person who has never studied physics, never is the right word, what do you think is the best way to start? Or, how to start?
Natalinatul said:Consider a person who has never studied physics, never is the right word, what do you think is the best way to start? Or, how to start?
vanhees71 said:Of course, math is very important, but what's as important is to also do experiments!
My math knowledge? I just finished first year of upper secondary school, my math is pretty basicmicromass said:What's your math knowledge? That will determine where to start.
Natalinatul said:My math knowledge? I just finished first year of upper secondary school, my math is pretty basic
Natalinatul said:Consider a person who has never studied physics, never is the right word, what do you think is the best way to start? Or, how to start?
Natalinatul said:My math knowledge? I just finished first year of upper secondary school, my math is pretty basic
I'm guessing, Algebra 1 at best. Natalinatul would seem to be ninth-grader. Three more years of college preparatory Mathematics in high school are still needed. Then, keep going with more Mathematics.ZapperZ said:In all of your posts in this thread so far, you never once mentioned anything on the REASON why you want to study physics, and what is your eventual goal. Are you interested in it as a hobby, so that you can understand the basic idea? Or do you expect to have the same level of physics education as an undergraduate major? Or do you want to gain a Ph.D level knowledge?
Each one of those carry different paths and different level of commitments and difficulties. Without your elaboration on your goals, there is no way anyone can give you any kind of accurate response, or at least, I certainly can't.
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gmax137 said:I think people who try to learn physics only by reading books really miss out
Different countries have different educational systems. I don't know what "first year of upper secondary" means in terms of typical age or the level of math studied. I suspect few other people here know, because I don't remember ever seeing that term before.Natalinatul said:I just finished first year of upper secondary school, my math is pretty basic
The best way to start learning physics is by gaining a strong foundation in mathematics, particularly in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The concepts of physics are heavily reliant on mathematical equations and understanding these concepts will make learning physics easier.
While having a background in science can be helpful, it is not necessary to have prior knowledge to start learning physics. Physics is a subject that can be learned by anyone with an interest in understanding the natural world and a willingness to put in the time and effort.
There are many resources available for beginners to learn physics, including textbooks, online courses, and educational videos. Some popular resources include Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and YouTube channels such as Physics Girl and Veritasium.
The key to improving problem-solving skills in physics is practice. Start by solving simple problems and gradually work your way up to more complex ones. It's also helpful to break down the problem into smaller, manageable parts and to use diagrams and equations to aid in understanding and solving the problem.
One common misconception about learning physics is that it is only for those who are naturally talented in math and science. In reality, anyone can learn and understand physics with dedication and practice. Another misconception is that physics is only applicable to theoretical concepts, when in fact, physics has many practical applications in everyday life.