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Do I really need to study all of these maths before physics?
pre-algebra -> algebra 1 -> geometry -> algebra 2 -> pre-calculus -> calculus -> differential equation -> linear algebra? (including what i forgot)
I want to study physics. is there a useless part in geometry should i skip? is there also in calculus? oh man, people dont like math because 1. long 2. requires higher IQ (which people dont have. im not saying i have low IQ lol). help me please. i want to study physics because it's interesting. i dont want to end up in mathematics. thanks :)
could you please tell me which MATH or PART OF IT should i skip?
4 Answers
- A XLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
No, you don't need all of that BEFORE physics. If you only intend to take a few physics courses covering basics like motion, heat, light and sound, you should have no problems if you've taken up thru Algebra 2 or pre-calculus on your list. For more advanced physics courses, you'll need differential equations. If "I want to study physics" means you want to become a physicist, you will have a hard time of it if you aren't good at math. Mathematics is the foundation for much of physics. For a career in physics, there's nothing in the list of math courses above that you can skip.
- nyphdinmdLv 78 years ago
You need at least algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, differential equations, vector calculus, and partial differential equations. Linear algebra is useful as well. so are statistics and probability. The good news is, you don't need them all at once. In college, a serious physics student will already have algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and perhaps the first year of calculus as an entering freshman. The first year of physics will be calculus based. As you progress, you'll need the other mathematics, but those should be given to you as you more through your college education. If you choose a graduate program, you may end up taking even more math courses, like topology, differential geometry, analysis of complex functions, etc. to better prepare yourself for the area of research you've chosen. This is where a faculty adviser comes in handy.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
Hello hun, You need to draw up a plan of action. Ask your self the next q's: Which exam have you acquired first? Which discipline do you consider most confident in? After you have answered these 2 q's, make a plan of be trained. Get the stability correct although - trying to cram a whole years work into one week will not work! Set your self small objectives, for example: If one in all your subjects is biology/human physique. Make it an intention to study the body systems over a period of say eight weeks - cardiovascular one week, the dermis the subsequent. Set detailed days for be taught but additionally, set specific days for free-time - you have to get your batterys refilled too you already know :) Get a revision pal - anyone who is doing the equal topics as you - go to every others residence. Test each and every different, speak to each other about other stuff too. Most significantly, try to not worry - less complicated said than executed i know however, and i live by means of this motto: always prepare good and you are getting ready for fulfillment, don't put together in any respect then you may also as well prepare for failure very best of luck, you can do it :) Angel x
- Anonymous8 years ago
YES!
You can't understand physics without a good grasp of math.