i wanna be theoretical physicist would studying engineering help me in any way to be a better scientist?
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Actually, the way it works is that Physics will help an engineer, but I'm not sure if engineering will help a physicist.....\nIt is always good for an engineer, especially electrical engineer to know Physics because most of the work involves Physics, and it will help the engineer know the theory behind the work in addition to knowing how to apply it.  Engineers that might not want to study Physics will still know how to apply the laws to everyday life, but won't know the theory behind it.\n\nIf you want to be an applied physicist, then studying engineering might help you, if you want to be a theoretical or experimental physicist, I don't think engineering will be of any use to you.
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In school,\n          if you can take maths-biology group or computer science group(involving physics,maths& chemistry).\nIn college,\n           you can opt electrical & electronics for becoming an electrical engineer.you can opt mechanical engineering for become an mechanical engineer.
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Almost all of the jobs are in teaching Physics, and those require a PhD for the college level positions.  You would spend years as a grad student, then a Post-Doc slave, then maybe a beginning professorship.  Or, you could take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology courses and major in Education, if you want to teach sciences at the High School level.  Lots more jobs available for that.\n\nIf you just love the practical application of math and want to work with it daily in a well-paid job with plenty of available positions, look into the various engineering disciplines.  You can go from a BS degree right into many jobs, or spend another couple of years to get a Masters and start at a higher salary.
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Yes if you can master all the math up to and including calculus. \n\nI could give you a "nice" answer but the truth is better in the long run. If you can do very well in math and science in high school, you have a chance to get an engineering degree but if math and science are a mystery then the chances of getting an engineering degree or any technical degree are very slim.
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The trouble that most people have with understanding physics is (1) mastering the mathematics needed to set up and solve the problem (2) getting an intuition for the behavior of the systems that you are trying to learn.\n\nSo one way to improve is to make sure you have mastered algebra and calculus. This way you can focus your learning on physics, rather than on math. The second point about developing an intuition has to do with the fact that most of us already have some understanding of rudimentary physics just from our everyday experience in the world. This way when you are trying to solve a new physics problem, you can ask relevant key questions that can guide you toward the right direction.
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If you really need help, try asking your professor or create a study group with classmates.  To be honest, I don't think that there is too much that you need to learn in general physics, most are really plugging values into an equation.  If you are relatively good at math, then you should be fine in physics.  One good way to study is to read the text carefully and actually do, or attempt the homework questions, and I mean all of them, from the easy to hard.  Its best to have a solution guide with you handy, not to cheat and copy, but to look at it and give you hints on how to proceed with doing a problem.  One last advice would be that whenever you are studying for something, do not place it in short term memory, and the best way is to repeatedly study physics everyday, maybe devote at least 20 minutes a day to study physics.
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Not all astrophysicists are strict theorists!  While yes, you can't go out there and try making different kinds of stars and see what happens, you can design experiements based on observations and test theories. \n\nIt is very difficult to get a theory job at a university;  there are way more people who want to do this than there are positions, but that is pretty much the only job (uni that is) where you would be able to continue to do astronomy full time. If you want an astronomy job, I highly recommend you enter graduate program where you will get some observational experience, but most important, instrument building experience. \n\nPeople who know astronomy AND can help build an infrared camera or a microwave receiver for a telescope are actually somewhat in demand.  Even if you can't find a tenure track position, you can probably find a job working for a program that is building a detector for some satellite experiment or a ground based telescope. Outside of that, depending on your specific hardware skills, there are many commercial opportunities.\n\nEven on the way to a theoretical degree you will learn an awful lot of skills, especially if you try to.  For instance, you will likely become a reasonably adept programmer and/or mathematician.  You could get job as a programmer or an insurance industry actuary, or all kinds of things.\n\nI doubt there are degree programs in "theoretical" astrophysics as opposed to just plain "astrophysics."  Whether you do theoretical stuff, instrumentation, observation or some combination depends entirely on the focus of your research project.
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spend more time on physics and chemistry and less time on the other two. And READ READ READ
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Another important aspect of physics and engineering is building stuff.  In all the labs I've worked in (physics), there has been a large element of working with the hands, whether by putting together electronics, welding and soldering, using machine tools, sample preparation, or whatever.  It's important to feel comfortable working with your hands.  \n\nThe most effective way I have found for me to study is not only reading, but working to solve problems-- after you learn a concept, do several simple problems to make sure the concept and its applications stick with you.  I also find it's a lot easier to visualize things if I have some idea of the mathematical stuff that's going on.
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i love Physics, but not either of them are that easier, u see!\n so do as ur heart says to do!
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In practice most of these branches of physics employ both theorists and experimentalists. Occasionally an individual wears both hats.\n\nCondensed Matter Physics \nThis is the study of matter when there are large numbers of particles in close proximity. Ordinary solids are the most common example. This research lead to the first transistor and to today's high capacity storage media. But the field also includes many esoteric forms of matter, from Nutronium (the substance of neutron stars) to matter confined to one or two dimensions. Recent work has produced samples numbering in the tens of thousands of atoms that all behave according to a single wave function (the atoms have lost their individual identities). These collections are called Bose-Einstein Condensates (BEC) and form a new category of matter. \nAtomic and Molecular Physics \nIndividual atoms or small groups of atoms are the focus in this field. Some researches use single trapped atoms to make extremely precise measurements to confirm theories about Quantum Mechanics or Relativity. Others are exploring the interaction between atoms (or molecules) or the interaction between light and atoms. Lasers and laser physics are an important part of this research area. \nNuclear Physics \nAs the name implies, this field examines the nucleus of the atom. While the composition of the nucleus is understood for all atoms and their isotopes, the arrangements and interactions of the nuclear constituents is still a rich field of study. Nuclear physics includes the fission and fusion reactions that provide nuclear power, as well as the nuclear synthesis process that fuels the sun and other stars. \nHigh Energy Particle Physics \nThis is where the theories about the fundamental structure of nature are devised. They are then tested at high energy accelerator laboratories and in the study of cosmic rays. Theories about the smallest particles and the largest structures in our universe have become linked by the Big Bang Theory. Many High Energy Physicists also do work in Cosmology. \nMathematical Physics \nHistorically physics and mathematics grew up together, each field pushing the other into new realms. The mathematical physicist works on the border between math and physics to help us find a rigorous description of nature. Some of the most subtle and profound ideas in physics were created here. \nPhysics Education Research \nThis is a relatively new field in physics departments. The practitioners are physicists who observe students learning physics and examine the difficulties encountered. Their work is changing the face of the college physics course nationwide. \nInterdisciplinary research \nA growing number of departments support degree candidates who want to straddle two disciplines in their research. Topics like these at UIUC are indicative of the programs available. Here again your best search strategy is to visit the graduate programs, select a particular physics department, and search that site for research topics.
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It is actually fun to learn physics. Don't you ever wanted to know what keeps us from falling when we wear shoe , how does an aeroplane fly,how does wave travel which enables us to use our mobile phones and many more. Learning physics enables you to explore the things around you in a different point of view (eg. a piece of steel will not float on water but why a ship of thousands of tonnes can float) . you won't regret studying physics ;).
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Many physicists go into information technology professions. I have seen quite a few, ranging from PhDs and bachelors, working in IT consulting, teaching, programming, and all sorts. It seems that stuff learnt in physics lectures can be translated into IT work too.
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dont give up on it, and definetly DEFINETLY DEFINETLY DEFINETLY go for it.  find a tutor-and because it will cost a lot in the long run, offer your service in return, like, find someone to give you extra physics help in exhcange for your teaching them chemistry or math or a skill like drawing or how to read musical notes.  whatever you do, don't give up.  i'm cheering for you!
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improving in physics or math doesn't only rely on good books, you also have to work really diligently and discipline yourself. to solve a problem efficiently, list out the given informations. then, write all the formulas you can think of that applies to the problem, and evaluate which equations are most applicable to the situation. to really improve, i suggest that you do the exercises in whatever book you might have. (i recommend conceptual physics by hewitt, since it's easy to understand), and actually answer at least 40% of all the problems for a particluar chapter. if you got a wrong answer, always analyze what went wrong in your euations, so you won't make the same mistake. read, read, read. also, it's helpful to understand the basic concepts which underly the equations you use. don't try to do the challenging stuff first, until you master the simpler ones, and until you really understand the theory behind the math. it's tough work, but you can really improve if you try hard.
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May b u cud try something from a post office box. Its simple as its based on wheat stone bridge.\n\nOr may be u cud study effect of frequency on reactance of inductor/capacitor. \n\nThese r easy and all viva is from theory only. No need to study extra...\n\ngud luck for ur boards.\n\n\nthere is nothing like 'good level'. u cud pick up any topic, even the simplest 1 n make a gr8 project out of it. some more suggestions - time period of physical pendulum, obtaining points where b=0 for various magnets etc. dont u hav enough lab manuals, friends to give u details. ask ur teachers they will help u.\n\n\naur waise bhi yaar, just chill, if u dont make ur proj ur school will surely make 1 for u. after all its reputation is at stake
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You can become an engineer with a BS in Physics.\n\nCheck Salary.com for pay scales and job descriptions.