2006-09-19 04:05:55 · 17 answers · asked by ღ 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
it is all about thinking physics. Physics is all around you ... every day... you just have to see it. You have to see that the ball that you throw is falling at a constant acceleration, and the forward momentum is unchanged.. When you play pool you have to recognise the concervation of momentum. all of those situations you have to see the physics behind what is happening. For lack of a better expression (please to not get scared off by this) you have to see the world and how it works as equations and numbers.
Most people just live life knowing the out come of the events that they see. They know that the ball will fall in such a way only because they have seen it happen so many times, and they have reasoned inductivly how it is going to travel. Lots of people when they play pool, they only know that if they hit the ball in a certin place then some certin result is going to happen. But physics gives you a proof of what is happening. It tells you how things happen, and it lets you know with 100% accuracy (if there is no air resistance, and the cow is a sphere [sorry dorky joke]) what is going to happen.
You just have to see it... And then you have to question it. Prove to your self that it is true. Every time your teacher tells you that something is true, try to find a counter example, and ask... make them explain all of that. Really think about it and make it part of your life. If any course can be applied to every day life it is physics.
2006-09-19 04:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by farrell_stu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to develop a feeling for it. When you consider it, physics is the description of what happens, because that is the way it has to happen. If you get yourself an intuitive feeling of how things should be, you'd start getting better at understanding.
One thing that always worked for me was that I was trying to find out how I would explain a phenomenon to a young kid. I would have to take simple examples, and convey some sort of intuitive feeling; in fact, I treated myself like a child, explaining things away. Perhaps this would work for you as well.
Final important aspect to remember is: get yourself an impression of what an answer should be, so you can trust the result after you worked out the details of an equation for instance. If you have a physics problem to solve, start by eyeballing how big the answer should be, and why. If you work out the solution and have an answer that is way off, either you did not eyeball properly at first (but you'll get better with time) or you made a booboo in the computing. And you can then ask yourself: "where did I go wrong with the equation?" , and correct it.
2006-09-19 11:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first don't be scared of physics, it can be really cool
second to boost your interest, try to think about some physics problems that are of interest to you. Physics is not something special devised for nerds, it is based on a lot of normal people that wondered what shape the trajectory of a ball would in the air, and such stuff. The teacher should be able to help. I'm sure you've realised that where there is a solid personal interest, either things feel easy, or one is willing to work until they feel easy.
finally, remember there tends to be a bit of math involved (typically at a lower level than what you learn in math class unless you study physics at the highest level), and it can make it feel easier if you have good practice of such math.
good luck
2006-09-19 11:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by AntoineBachmann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to change your way of thinking, for physics comes easier to those who understand in terms of logic and straightforward common sense. Studying will help you--for the test, that is, but in reality, if you wish to learn more about the subject itself without having to feel as though you're memorizing material through life, try to come in grasp of the subject material as though it's not meaningless. Understand the design of whatever section of physics you're concentrating on at the time (whether that be particle, nuclear, thermodynamics, astro... etc). It's all amazing, and becoming better in any field demands a sense of at least some appreciation of it.
Good luck :)
2006-09-19 11:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physics took lots of studying and paying extra attention for me. If you dont get something, make sure you ask. Try practice problems until it becomes clear.
Good luck!
2006-09-19 11:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by MaR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to read and define phenomena with graphs. Also draw a good picture of the problem.
The slopes of the lines and the area under the 'curve' will tell you alot of information.
Also, make sure you understand units!!!
2006-09-19 14:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask physics questions and try to understand them. read a lot
2006-09-19 11:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do calculations for increased time, and always ask questions, 4 every thing which seems twisting, and apply the concepts of physics in everyday life.
2006-09-19 11:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work as many of the problems at the end of each chapter as you can find time for; that's what builds understanding of the principles.
2006-09-19 12:42:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sqdr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study well.
Hire a tutor.
Ask questions.
Develop a passion for the subject.
2006-09-19 11:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by Ever Learn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋