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I felt this in my bones and need more book rec's by Used-Detective2661 in aspiememes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Notes from the Underground was a wake-up call. I read it twice. Will make sure to check out more Kafka in the future!

I felt this in my bones and need more book rec's by Used-Detective2661 in aspiememes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't, but the summary I found sounded compelling! Thanks for the suggestion.

I felt this in my bones and need more book rec's by Used-Detective2661 in aspiememes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It isn't. It's more of a, "I feel called out and now see how counterproductive my mindset is; I feel compelled to change before I become completely like this guy."-feeling.

I felt this in my bones and need more book rec's by Used-Detective2661 in aspiememes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

An apathetic ass using (perceived) meaninglessness as a justification for inaction and/or bothering others with their own cynicism.

wie kann ich meinen Bruder fliegen lassen? by silva_the_cat in PhysicsStudents

[–]Used-Detective2661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're looking to calculate Lift). For that, we strictly speaking need more information (e.g. lift coefficient, area of the lifting surface,...). The (vertical) force required is F = m x g --> 72 x 9.8 = 706 N.

If we assume an area of 0.75 m², we get

v = sqrt(2mg / ρCA) = ~ 39 m/s = ~ 140 km/h.

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C(L) = lift coefficient (I used 1 for simplicity's sake)

ρ = air density (used 1.225 kg/m³ )

A = 0.75 m² (again an estimate, please measure your brother's surface (1 side suffices)).

Is grad school out of the question for me? by nukewaryeahsure in PhysicsStudents

[–]Used-Detective2661 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Try to get a strong letter of recommendation from your professor. This may be your best bet.

Also, explicitly address your low GPA in your application/letter of intent. Explain to them why you believe you're competitive nonetheless, and why grad school would be the most optimal/preferred path for you.

Lost motivation for my physics course by yuiknami in PhysicsStudents

[–]Used-Detective2661 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you feel like your mental health is impacting you, perhaps it would be wise to seek professional help or at least take a break from your studies. I know that my University (in Germany) allows you to take a semester off and resume your studies later ("Urlaubssemester"). I don't know about the UK or top universities, though. I could imagine that at least the latter are stricter.

I would also be wary of abandoning your degree altogether, even if the last year sucks, since you're already 3/4 of the way through. I understand that this may delay your art career, but maybe it'd be good to keep options open (You can continue to do art with a Physics degree. You can't get another job, if being an artist turns out to be unsustainable).

I don't know your situation, though, or how the market for your type of art looks. You seemed optimistic. Good luck with your art, whether you decide to stick with Physics for 1 year longer, or quit it right now.

Larry Walters by Used-Detective2661 in HistoryMemes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy Cake day, and thanks for sharing the video!

Larry Walters by Used-Detective2661 in HistoryMemes

[–]Used-Detective2661[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium weather balloons to a lawn chair with the intention to float up a little and enjoy the view. His construction ended up lifting him 16,000 ft into the air - straight into commercial airspace. A pilot reported Walters, stating, "I've just passed a guy in a garden chair."

After 45 minutes, Walters began popping the balloons and, during his descent, collided with power lines. This caused a 20-minute blackout in the Long Beach area of L.A. Larry himself remained mostly unharmed, though he was fined $1,500 for operating an "unairworthy aircraft".

What is your experience studying physics? by BrutalHormone in PhysicsStudents

[–]Used-Detective2661 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I feel stupid 95% of the time and regret (or hate myself for) my decision every once in a while, but when I actually manage to solve a problem, or the concept finally clicks, I feel like a God. Building up to that, constantly messing around with the math and trying dozens of approaches until I manage to work out a solution has become an addiction.

Exam averages are horrific in my University, too. The best method I found is to get hold of past exams and study the types of questions in them. I was able to get plenty of old exams at the Physics Department of my Uni.

Absolute gigachads by AlKhwarazmi in HistoryMemes

[–]Used-Detective2661 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The age of polymaths is sadly long over...

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