I'm 14, and how do I expand my knowledge on Physics?

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So I've always been fascinated by our universe, how it works, different theories, what's out there, black holes, etc. I'm specially most passionate about how everything came into existence. I'm 14, in grade 9, but for some reason were doing grade 10 biology instead of physics this year, we'll be doing physics next year. I don't know anything about physics, except for newton's law, and a bit of Galileo, and Tesla. I also want to understand calculus more, and start developing my skills in it. Never done calculus in my life. I want to start doing projects, and research, but I don't know how, or where to start. I've done many case studies, and labs before, but don't know how to start one by myself without the instruction of a teacher. Can anyone also recommend books that will teach me about different laws, theories, and history of physics? Maybe even calculus? I've always been amazed by our universe, and maybe considering going into that kind of science later on. Thing is, I want to do it, but I don't know where to start.

Pook S · Accepted Answer

To get into the field of Astronomy you have to be very efficient at Math + Physics as those two are basically like brother and sister. Astrophysics would be your best bet in my opinion. It's a combination of Astronomy + Physics - it also gets you a better chance of getting a job as getting a degree solely in Astronomy may not cut it. There's limited jobs in the Astronomy field. Astrophysics on the other hand? More opportunities. Take any advanced classes (in both Math + Physics), practice a lot on your mathematics as it is essential in Astronomy. Do your homework, do research, you'll be on the right track.

You could always go online, look at some Physics subjects, or Calculus and teach those things yourself. Granted it may be harder and a bit more challenging since you're not actually in a classroom and with no teacher but it never hurts to give it a shot.

Robert · Answer

There are lots of different places you could start. One way would be to look up a home school kit for honors physics.  There are such kits out there, I just bought one for chemistry. It was a little expensive but comes with a very thorough lab guide with many experiments.  There are downloadable physics text books available in PDF format. There are all kinds of high school and even college level lectures on youtube. Here is UCBerkeley Physics class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-0h-9KCGjo

I should also mention that there are a lot of more high school level stuff out ther too.  Look up on youtube "Crash Course Physics"

Some NYX (above) said reminded me of this: Never hesitate to do projects on your own.  If you show your teachers that you are interested and willing to go beyond, they will help you. Sometimes they can make resources available to you that you wouldn't even know about otherwise.

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Garrett · Answer

Science channel, honestly they give amazing facts and models.

Anonymous · Answer

You should read MICHIO KAKU book.

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I'm 14, and how do I expand my knowledge on Physics?

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