In k-12 i never got anything lower than an A in math and in college i have never gotten anything lower than a B (I am in Calculus III right now). Math seems to be easy for me but when it comes to science i do really bad, especially in physics. I got a C in Physics I, Mechanics, and i am having some difficulty in Physics II, Electricity and Magnetism. These are math based physics classes but i am not excelling in them. What is wrong with me?
2007-02-20 22:24:32 · 15 answers · asked by wtfitsnguyen 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
There is nothing wrong with you. Your brain just has a different focus - logical numbers is your focus as opposed to analytical processes.
I was exactly opposite you when I was in school. I was reallly good in science and hated math. Sucked at math. So so in physics ( hated the math bit - that would be the part you would like).
Look, don't panic. It's just the way it is. Your mind is focused at looking at logical deductions that is why you are good in math. Science is a little bit different as the equations and logical deductions can come with different outcomes. There's also a lot of process involved and is not as straightforward as just working with numbers. Is this a weakness? Not at all. You will do well in your mathematical field - science needs people like you, you know.
Focus on what you like and don't stress out on the ones that is not really much interest to you. You are young. Dont' forget to have fun.
You will never regain your youth once you've lost it.
2007-02-20 22:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Nocturne_in_G_Major 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
and what percentage did you get right?. Kelly, there are plenty of little tips that clear the smoke away from the question. Take percentages. 21 out of 60 - what is the percentage. 21 per hundred of 60. 21 x 100 divided by 60 = 35 %. How many did you get wrong as a percentage. 39 of 60 = 39 X 100 divided by 60. (you should already know the answer from your last ) = 65%. The reason you should have known, was that if what you got right was 21 out of 100 (35%), then you got 39 wrong out of 100 (65%).........35 plus 65 = 100. Try a few more yourself and good luck.................
2016-05-24 01:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Carmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try your best on physics learning. We live in the society where knowledge is accumulated by multiplying. When placing emphasis on mathmatics, you should also pay attention to study science. However, if your interest is not really in this field and you might not select your career on science in future, it is quite enough for you to obtain a basic knowledge. The importance of technology is nodoubtable, but this does not mean every one should be a expert in it, especially for those who are not in favar of it.
2007-02-20 22:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by ASNSJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the result of an impending cerebral hemorrhage which is cutting off blood flow to those brain centers controlling analytical skills such as math and science. It is one thing to compute and it is another to apply the equations to science which is a series of approximations. The diffence could be between quantitative reasoning and qualitative reasoning.
2007-02-20 22:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem in high school. (I didn't take math based science in college because I didn't need to.)
I think part of it may be the difficulty in understanding "word problems" - which is basically all math-based science is.
2007-02-20 22:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mathematica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm weird, if u are good in maths you should be good in Physics too because they seems inter-related. You are good in maths does not mean you are smart or born with a maths talent. Cause anybody can do well in Maths exams, they just got to practice hard! yeah.
2007-02-20 22:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by Xiaoboi23 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, you are my oposite. I am really good at physics but once I hit Calculus I suck at math. Prior to calculus I was pretty good at math , but I hit a stone wall with Calculus. Now physics makes perfect scence to me though . go figure.
2007-02-20 22:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing! I'm a Math Major and I suck at science too! If you're good at Math its because you have an innate talent for it, which most people dont, so cherish it and make the best of it as and when you can :-)
2007-02-20 22:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Tantra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not uncommon.
Physics requires you to remember specific formulae and how to apply those formulae.
If you are not used to thinking about WHY things work the way they do, then physics is difficult, even if the math is easy.
The best theng you can do is "play with" things and see how you can predict what will happen and then calculate the actual results.
The more you experiment and work with the calculations involved, the better you will do.
2007-02-20 22:31:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maths is much more pure, much simpler, if you have a head for the level of abstraction involved, which you clearly have. I recommend getting right out of science asap, and focusing on developing your abstract thinking skills, which are very valuable in many lines of work. Software design and development, for example.
2007-02-20 23:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋