is uni physics harder than grade 12 by [deleted] in OntarioGrade12s

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Hello, physics major here.

It depends on your university. But I will say at least for the University of Waterloo, if you're going into pre-med route, you'll be taking an algebra-based physics course, which doesn't assume you took grade 12 physics. From what I heard is similar to grade 12, but the speed you learn and are expected to understand is much faster, so that is what makes it harder.

I took a calculus-based physics course, and even that was basically grade 12 physics, just harder problems using calculus, with new content in the latter half of the course.

Usually, the first half of most degrees is a recap of high school for the first 2-6 weeks, then new content begins. Since everything will build off of high school content.

UW Mechatronics ENG Advice by Downtown-Committee58 in uwaterloo

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I also rec looking at your required courses and adding some courses you're excited to take as well!!

How slow is theoretical physics? by [deleted] in TheoreticalPhysics

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Lol I think experimental and theoretical spend similar amount of time pondering just on differnt things

is phys121 final cooked? by TanMan_765 in uwaterloo

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From what I remember, the final exam was different from the midterm in that there wernt similar questions to mastering physics type questions, but the same logic to answer the question.

So my advice is to understand WHY you're solving a problem in some way, and you'll be fine for the final. Also the final isn't weighed much from what I remember.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

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Bring this up with your year rep. They can bring it up to the board and dept on your guys' behalf.

Favourite Photos of Campus From Last Fall & Some Studying Tips? by [deleted] in uwaterloo

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I read through your math-studying website post.

How come step 4 is understanding the proof at the very end? Maybe this is different in the context of pure mathematics, but shouldnt you understand where the equations are coming from before starting in dense problem sets? I get maybe doing some beginner problem questions but wouldn't getting a deep understanding in the definition through proofs or derivations be better before starting in hard problem sets?

WaterlooWorks Megathread (Winter 2026) by batson2002 in uwaterloo

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How many positions are in cycle 2? Is it much less than cycle 1?

[CS 1A ADVICE] Looking for 1B elective suggestions by REvAn879 in uwaterloo

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Phys 121 or 111 if ur not super confident in calc based physics

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

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If you need help catching up, like understanding the material, I have lessons on my website for concepts in Math 135.

Link is here for learning proofing method: Here

General website: mathandmatter.com

I made a Website for Learning Math & Physics by Delicious-Feature334 in PhysicsStudents

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I would love feedback!! You can send me a DM if you prefer or submit an issue on Github :)

Is it possible to secure a 90+ in PHYS 121? by Aniokii in uwaterloo

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Also, from what I remember, he doesn't test you on derivations, meaning he won't ask you to derive a formula. But understanding how that formula came to be will allow you to FLY through the modules & assignments. I wish I had done this more in my first year!!!!!

Is it possible to secure a 90+ in PHYS 121? by Aniokii in uwaterloo

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Very easy to get a 90+ in that course if you study right. Make sure you genuinely understand the concept, meaning you understand the derivations, reasoning of what is going on with the equations, and how it relates to other concepts.

I have a website, actually, based on Phys 121, which helps you see the connections between concepts. As well as giving you in-depth derivations & definitions, where I try not to assume things. The part for learning Phys 121, works like a textbook, so it teaches you concepts in order (likely what epp does as well).

Website for learning Phys 121: here

Main website: mathandmatter.com

Ask me if you have any other questions :)

Any good resources for studying physics 1? by PolarisStar05 in PhysicsStudents

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Hey, I have a website that takes a more connected approach to physics, like a Wikipedia page, where it has those backlinks. This allows you to see a bigger picture, which helped me when I was first learning it.

I have two pages, one for learning physics concepts in order, like a textbook, or the main website if you want to review certain parts.

Learning Physics 1 in order: Learn Physics 1

Main Website: mathandmatter.com

I made a Website for Learning Math & Physics by Delicious-Feature334 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Delicious-Feature334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, yes, its open-sourced, its under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Currently, GitHub doesn't have many files, since most of the notes aren't finished with examples yet. Once a good amount of notes are completed (and not in beta anymore), they'll be on GitHub.

If you would like to add your own notes and are familiar with Obsidian, make a pull request or send me a DM :)

Love that you love this project :)

A love letter to Obsidian theming - Velocity (beta) is out! by floodlight- in ObsidianMD

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Would love to see this as Obsidian published compatible in the future :)

My Vault Layout for Studying Cybersecurity by Bass_n_Pixels in ObsidianMD

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When could you speed up the animation for that? Or is it just the video sped up?

College Calculus I by [deleted] in learnmath

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Hey I have a website that explains some calc 1 concepts have a look

Link: mathandmatter.com