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Fri 23 Mar, 2007 03:02 pm
I am having a hard time setting up my physics problems. I am not necessarily having problems with the math itself, but I am having trouble with the strategies needed for solving the problems. I am having a hard time finding anyone who can help in developing this ability. I did not think I would enjoy physics this much, but now that I have had the opportunity to delve into the topic for the first time this semester of college I think I might be hooked. Maybe I just need more practice, but without experience in these strategies I am getting nothing but frustration out of this class. Thank you for your input.
Try to gain an understanding of the physics principles involved in the problem, and then apply the appropriate formulae, not the other way round. And of course practise and burning the midnight oil; no one immediately understands whats going on, but going through many problems and reading different textbooks helps.
Mechanical, electrical?
Mechanical: Make a picture, if you can, including force vectors.
Electrical: I hated electrical...
Read the problem slowly--and then read it again.
The professor is telling you what he wants you to do with the information that you already have.
Thank you too everyone!!!!!
Thanks for the ideas and strategies. I really appreciate any help and ideas I can get.
It can also help to make a list of the data given in the problem, or relationships between items.
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