anyone have tips for physics? (4 Viewers)

[chubbybudgie]

Hi,

I'm in Year 11 and I chose Physics as one of my subjects as I want to engineering preferably in uni. However, I do standard math so I'm pretty lost right now. I've tried to make notes and try to understand what my teacher is saying but I can't understand much of what he is saying. I try and do exercises to the best of my ability from reading the content but it still doesn't make sense. I do a little more advanced math compared to standard to try and understand physics but it isn't too hard so it doesn't help much. (I'll probably drop physics in yr 12)

so I'm not sure what to do.

 

[Tony Stark]

The physics syllabus is designed to be doable by a student doing math standard. What are you having trouble with? Is is trigonometry, vectors, concepts? Speak with your teacher about these concerns, because if you don't understand these topics you will struggle with the next ones. It's a bad idea to just let things figure themselves out on their own, so try getting explanations from other textbooks, watch atomi videos, edrolo, even just youtube videos. Read a wikipedia article, ask A.I for clarification. Just make sure you understand. My teacher is consistent in reminding us that the HSC for physics is 70% explananing and 30% calculations, so if you don't understand the topic how will you explain it? Physics is an interesting subject, and alot of the cool stuff is in the electromagnetism topic and the from the universe to the atom topic, so try your best and it will pay off. If you can't handle it, drop the subject no shame.

Keep in mind in year 12, you can drop a subject at any time - so don't rush to drop. You can drop anytime after a certain date.

 

[Tony Stark]

For me personally, reading the textbook ahead of class helps as well as practicing questions in the style of a HSC question. I

 

[chubbybudgie]

The physics syllabus is designed to be doable by a student doing math standard. What are you having trouble with? Is is trigonometry, vectors, concepts? Speak with your teacher about these concerns, because if you don't understand these topics you will struggle with the next ones. It's a bad idea to just let things figure themselves out on their own, so try getting explanations from other textbooks, watch atomi videos, edrolo, even just youtube videos. Read a wikipedia article, ask A.I for clarification. Just make sure you understand. My teacher is consistent in reminding us that the HSC for physics is 70% explananing and 30% calculations, so if you don't understand the topic how will you explain it? Physics is an interesting subject, and alot of the cool stuff is in the electromagnetism topic and the from the universe to the atom topic, so try your best and it will pay off. If you can't handle it, drop the subject no shame.

Keep in mind in year 12, you can drop a subject at any time - so don't rush to drop. You can drop anytime after a certain date.

I think I struggle with maybe understanding the question and some trigonometry as I've never been the strongest at math (even in standard stuff). I'll try to use Atomi and read ahead to try to understand it better. I also think that I'm not understanding because I'm focused on other subjects too (My exam block is coming up in a less than 2 weeks) so I want to make sure I'm firm with those subjects.

Thank you for the help though, I'll try my best to do it.

 

[Shavi Masee]

Hi,

I'm in Year 11 and I chose Physics as one of my subjects as I want to engineering preferably in uni. However, I do standard math so I'm pretty lost right now. I've tried to make notes and try to understand what my teacher is saying but I can't understand much of what he is saying. I try and do exercises to the best of my ability from reading the content but it still doesn't make sense. I do a little more advanced math compared to standard to try and understand physics but it isn't too hard so it doesn't help much. (I'll probably drop physics in yr 12)

so I'm not sure what to do.

I SHALL GIVE YOU MY NOTES for like only mod 1 though, we just started 2 a few days ago


i suggest if the math part is troublesome then go through trig, simultaneous equations, basic algebra, substituting stuff into equations, drawing triangles, and compass bearings in the slightest bit. There shouldn't be anything in physics where you have to use really reaally complicated math ( bit more than std though)

as my teacher said "physics is easy, if it isn't we make it"

notes as promised, if it's complicated just pm me

Shavi's physics notes for mod 1 – Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[chubbybudgie]

I SHALL GIVE YOU MY NOTES for like only mod 1 though, we just started 2 a few days ago


i suggest if the math part is troublesome then go through trig, simultaneous equations, basic algebra, substituting stuff into equations, drawing triangles, and compass bearings in the slightest bit. There shouldn't be anything in physics where you have to use really reaally complicated math ( bit more than std though)

as my teacher said "physics is easy, if it isn't we make it"

notes as promised, if it's complicated just pm me

thank youuu this is so useful for me

 

[wizzkids]

Physics is based solidly on problem solving. It's not like repeating a page of equations. Some students find the mathematics hard not because the equations are hard but because they are not used to interpreting a written problem and expressing it mathematically. This is the most important skill, and you need to practise it.

 

[sarbear.h]

Hi,

I'm in Year 11 and I chose Physics as one of my subjects as I want to engineering preferably in uni. However, I do standard math so I'm pretty lost right now. I've tried to make notes and try to understand what my teacher is saying but I can't understand much of what he is saying. I try and do exercises to the best of my ability from reading the content but it still doesn't make sense. I do a little more advanced math compared to standard to try and understand physics but it isn't too hard so it doesn't help much. (I'll probably drop physics in yr 12)

so I'm not sure what to do.

I found physics really difficult in year 11, i mean most people did. all sciences don't have maths as a prerequisite so you're not expected to know crazy maths to be able to sit the course. that being said i think what most people find challenging is the fact that alot of physics isn't visible or touchable like the wave stuff really confused the heck out of me. i feel like if you can find a good tutor, it definitely helped me with maths and chem, if they're able to explain all your questions you'll be fine