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Find below a collection of interesting Articles I came across while Browsing the web. Links are provided to the original website for complete reference   LATEST PHYSICS NEWS http://feeds.feedburner.com/physicsnews Can The Invisible Man See?  ...

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Science and Religion

  “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” -Albert Einstein Statements about the world made by science and religion rely on different methodologies. Religions rely on revelation while science relies on observa...

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Learn the Basics of Physics well for making Physics Easy

Physics is an Exciting subject! But many students score less in Physics. Many look at Physics (and some Physics teachers) with fear. This is actually caused by the faulty methods of learning Physics.

Learn the Basics of Physics well

The Beauty of Physics lies in the fact that there are only a few basic principles to understand and remember; mainly the conservation principles.  In learning Physics and excelling in Physics, one need more common sense than intelligence. Even without learning much by rot, those who have the fundamentals clear can arrive at better conclusions and can solve apparently hard nut problems with a systematic approach and application of the fundamental principles.

My request to all is to give more stress on learning things and trying to explain various phenomena and problems based on what you know.  Learning to learn is the thing to do before you actually learn. Whenever you learn a new thing, try to connect with what is already known to you.

To make your knowledge and understanding stronger, try to explain what you have understood to your friends. Then their counter questions will help you think more deeply and analyze facts critically. Critical Thinking is very important. In Physics, Questioning Every Answer is more important than answering every question.

Whenever you learn new facts and formula, try to solve as many related problems as possible. This will help to develop your Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).

Every Board, especially CBSE is giving much importance to HOTS.

Have a doubts? It’s natural. Doubts arise when you start thinking. It’s necessary to ask your doubts when they arise. If you are shy to ask, you can use our sister website www.askphysics.com.  Every genuine  question will be dealt seriously. (But not the simple HomeWork questions)

Some books recommended for Plus One and PlusTwo Students

This is a common question I mostly get. Please find below some question which I found useful.

1. Fundamentals of Physics (Hallidey and Resnick)
2. Conceptual Physics (Paul G Hewitt)
3. Concepts of Physics (HC Verma)
4. Irodov Problems in Physics
5. Comprehensive Physics (Lekshmi Publications)
6. Krishna’s Objective Physics (Shobhana Sharma)
7. Principles of Physics (SL Arora)
8. Objective Physics (Sanjeev Gupta)
9. Pradeep’s Fundametal Physics
10. Physics for You (Magazine from Mathematics Today Group – MTG Publications)

Wish you all the best in learning Physics.

How to make Physics better?

Shilpa posted a question via the contact form available here:

“Can you suggest me some ways and books to make my physics better?”

She was considering the question as a silly one. But this is a serious question. Many of us do not ask many questions which come into our mind out of the thought that it may be silly or foolish.

“Only those questions are foolish which are not asked”

As the motto of our sister project “AskPhysics” goes.

How to make Physics better?

Here actually the question is not to make Physics better, but it is to make the performance and understanding in Physics better.

Making the fundamentals strong.

The basic principles of Physics must be grasped right from the grassroot level and must be assimilated through practice of related problems.  The wide range of phenomena and applications coming under Physics are all based on a handful of laws and principles.

Practice Problems:

Physics is basically a problem solving discipline and must be taken in that spirit. After learning a concept try to solve as much problems related to it as possible. This well help you to apply what you have learnt and will encourage you to think in multiple dimensions thereby developing your brain functioning. This will be of great help to solve problems of real help too. A person with strong problem solving ability in Physics will be successful in life too. (In handling and solving problems)

Visualize what you learn:

Do not try to learn things as mere “text”. Grasping Physics requires lot of imagination. When you learn something, try to visualize it. Draw diagrams to understand things better.

Ask Questions.

In learning (particularly Physics), “Questioning every answer is more important than answering every question“. Think deeply on whatever you learn and try to question the new knowledge. Dare asking doubts to your teachers. (If you cannot, post them at www.askphysics.com or http://physicsforum.plustwophysics.com)

Collect and solve previous question papers.

This is important to get a better score in exams.

Suggested Books

For developing a strong foundation in Physics.

• Conceptual Physics: Paul G Hewitt
• Fundamentals of Physics : Hallidey Resnick Krane

For Problem Solving

• Concepts of Physics: HC Verma
• Problems in Physics : IE Irodov

Here are some links to further exploring “How to Study Physics?”

• http://apphysicsb.homestead.com/study.html
• http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/chapman.htm
• http://webs.mn.catholic.edu.au/physics/emery/how%20to%20study%20physics.htm
• http://physics.tamu.edu/academics/HowToStudyPhysics.htm
• http://www.sfjohnson.com/acad/studying/studying.htm
• http://cc.pima.edu/~carem/PHYSICSS.html
• http://www.oberlin.edu/physics/dstyer/StudyTips.html

CBSE Physics Classs XII Viva Voce – Tips to perform well

Viva Voce is one one of the important factor which decides your overall score in Physics Practical examination.

The external examiner is not knowing what you are really. Viva Voce is the only means to have a direct interaction with you. Therefore your performance in viva has a direct impact on the marks you get in the Practical exam.

Here are some tips for you to excell

1. Understand the basics. The various experiments you are assigned are based on certain fundamental principles. Understanding these fundamentals are very important.
2. Boost your confidence: Present yourself in a pleasing manner and answer the questions confidently
3. Prepare a list of all questions which can be asked from each of the experiments you did at school and also thoroughly revise the related theory part from text book.

(Dear visitors, you can add your suggestions and questions as comments to this post)

How to Score high Grades in CCE?

CBSE has renovated the evaluation system and classes VI to X is now following the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).

Here are some tips and guidelines to help you score better grades in CCE.

The most important step in scoring high grades in CCE is to:

“Let the teachers know you well”

Grades are awarded to students based on work experience skills, dexterity, innovation, steadiness, teamwork, public speaking, behaviour, etc. to evaluate and present an overall measure of the student’s ability. This helps the students who are not good in academics to show their talent in other fields such as arts, humanities, sports, music, athletics, etc.

• Consider your teacher as your elder brother and discuss your doubts and problems with your teacher. This will help the teacher in knowing your personality well so that he/she become aware of your strengths and will be able to help you overcome your weaknesses.
• Show initiative in classroom activities.
• Obey the orders and requests by teachers politely and try to be as perfect in your work as possible.
• Express your ideas. If you have an innovative idea, share it with your teachers.
• Always respect your teachers and greet him / her with a smile and sincerity.
• Make sure that your teachers know you by name and by face. This can be realized by introducing yourself to your teacher whenever you happen to interact with him/her. Interact with your teacher whenever possible. (May be direct, over phone or on chat). Take care not to annoy him. Your interactions must be on genuine grounds and make short and sweet and to the point.
• Share your achievements and occasions of happiness with your teacher(s).
• Maintain a high degree of discipline and persuade your friends also to do so.
• Be an integral  part of the group whenever you are assigned a group task. Work for the success of the group.
• Perform your experimental / practical lessons with zeal and confirm that your teacher is impressed with your work.

Follow these guidelines and I am sure that you will be getting good grades for your CCE. The most important part of all is to help the teacher identify the real you and recognize your abilities and strengths.

Wish You All the Best