Thread: Independent physics practical preparation

Hi
I am a full time worker sitting A levels in Maths, Further Maths and Physics. I am offering AQA Phyiscs A syllabus.

My practical exams commence on March 14th and I am unsure how to prepare for them. Its very difficult since I study independently and have minimum support. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

As Plato said, post away. More entry-level physics problems can go here. Once you get past the college freshman-level physics, you might be better off at the Physics Help Forum (here's a link). For self-study, I prefer just working my way straight through a book, reading everything, and working every problem. I've learned a lot that way.

Originally Posted by Ackbeet

As Plato said, post away. More entry-level physics problems can go here. Once you get past the college freshman-level physics, you might be better off at the Physics Help Forum (here's a link). For self-study, I prefer just working my way straight through a book, reading everything, and working every problem. I've learned a lot that way.

I appreciate the response. But I am restricted to doing past questions on an activity that will be visual. As I am studying independently, I have to read my way through everything. I wondered if anyone knew of any websites that provide insight? Also, how other private candidates had prepared for the exams. Thanks for the link!

There are at least three sites that can provide you with loads of information on most things mathematical:

Wikipedia. The articles there are good enough that, although I probably wouldn't cite any of them in a research paper, I would likely start there to find out where I can find out more information.

MathWorld Lots of good stuff here, too, although it's a bit more compressed, usually, than wiki.

The Springer-Verlag Encyclopedia. This is a recent find for me. I haven't used it much, but the articles I've seen are excellent.

Hope that helps.

Originally Posted by Ackbeet

There are at least three sites that can provide you with loads of information on most things mathematical:

Wikipedia. The articles there are good enough that, although I probably wouldn't cite any of them in a research paper, I would likely start there to find out where I can find out more information.

MathWorld Lots of good stuff here, too, although it's a bit more compressed, usually, than wiki.

The Springer-Verlag Encyclopedia. This is a recent find for me. I haven't used it much, but the articles I've seen are excellent.

Hope that helps.

I am never against doing more maths. So, thanks a lot. But I really need help around practical physics. However, I do appreciate your info and will check them out eventually.

Originally Posted by Ackbeet

There are at least three sites that can provide you with loads of information on most things mathematical:

Wikipedia. The articles there are good enough that, although I probably wouldn't cite any of them in a research paper, I would likely start there to find out where I can find out more information.

MathWorld Lots of good stuff here, too, although it's a bit more compressed, usually, than wiki.

The Springer-Verlag Encyclopedia. This is a recent find for me. I haven't used it much, but the articles I've seen are excellent.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the Encyclopedia reference. It looks interesting.

-Dan

Originally Posted by gbenguse78

I am never against doing more maths. So, thanks a lot. But I really need help around practical physics. However, I do appreciate your info and will check them out eventually.

Why don't you ask the same question over at the Physics Help Forum? I bet you'll get more specialized answers there (although, since there are a lot of users in common with the MHF, maybe not). Incidentally, the references I provided will help with a good deal of physics, except possibly MathWorld. I just found a physics counterpart to MathWorld:

World of Physics. There seems to be a lot there.