how can i remember the formulas?specially physics?

Question

specially physics and also chemistry and math i have a entering exam for university 2 years later and i am worry about the formulas i think i may forget so can you suggest me what to do?

Answer 1

Try to understand what the formulas actually means. It takes a bit longer to learn that way, then just to remember them, but the knowledge you get will help you to learn new stuff easier.

Answer 2

At university you will not be memorizing formulas you will be deriving them. You'll find that most physics equations come from a small subset of basic laws which can usually be stated very simply. Like F=ma. If you learn the basics and then learn how to manipulate them in context, you will not need to memorize hundreds of different formulas. You'll only have memorize 5 or 10 and then your learned intuition and skill will help you derive the rest on an as-needed basis.

Answer 3

You will do better on the exam if you focus on understanding the principles behind the equations, rather than trying to memorize formulas. Then you'll be able to recreate the formulas you need in the exam.

In physics, making sure the units come out correct is a good check on your formulas.

Answer 4

I don't recommend memorizing formulas. If you have this test 2 years from now, create a study program that will cover all the topics on the test and continually practice and practice doing the problems. The formulas will eventually become second nature. True memorization comes from doing.
But, if you absolutely have to know them, make flash cards as you do problems and learn formulas and review the pack of them every few days.

Forget those "cute" memory devices, they diffuse your concentration.

Answer 5

Everyone has a different learning style, so look at all of the replies and pick the style that works for you. For me most concepts in physics are expressed in simple easy to remember laws. If you understand the basic concepts you can derive all the formulae you need. It's mostly an exercise in applied geometry and calculus.

Answer 6

This is an age old question.

I find it best to review the material several times, and most importantly attempt to solve sample problems. For many chemistry books there is a study guide available with LOTS of problems. To do well i find one needs to try all of them.

Perhaps making up a set of flash cards will be useful also.

I would also check with the university on the coverage level of the exam, many times they do provide most of the info on the test - which if you have seen before you can piece together again.