Why physics is hard

Luke learned about the Force by failing. Yes, students learn physics by working on problems and by failing to solve problems. It's the journey to the solution that's important, not the solution itself.

Using a video solution would be like using a golf cart to run 5 miles. Sure, you end up in the same place if you run or ride—but they do not produce the same results. But why do students think this? Why do they think learning is as simple as quick search or a photo with their smart phone?

There are likely many reasons for students to hold these learning beliefs. However, I popular media often doesn't help. Remember this scene from The Avengers? This shows that Tony Stark is so awesome he just figured astrophysics out last night. Clearly, students feel that you have to be a special superhero to understand astrophysics. You either get it in one night, or you'll never get it. I would prefer to have Stark say "Well, I've been working in this field for 10 years and I'm just scratching the surface.

The coverage is excellent, you'd be surprised at how much you can pick up. Learning is simple. You just need to watch some videos and you'll be all set—except when you aren't.

Learning is tough, but it's totally worth it. I hear the following kind of statements all too often: "Oh, you are stuck on homework problem number 13? Harry Hogge: What do you know about stock car racing? Cole Trickle: Well Harry Hogge: You've seen it on television?

Harry Hogge: I'm sure I would. Rhett Allain is an associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. He enjoys teaching and talking about physics. Sometimes he takes things apart and can't put them back together. Contributor Twitter. Topics learning. Ben Davis May 31, Is physics hard to understand? Why is physics so difficult? How can I make physics easier to understand? Is physics a difficult subject? How can I be good at physics? What are the difficult topics in physics?

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