How to Select Physics Brain Teasers
Physics is a branch of science that explores the laws of the universe. The study primarily deals with matter, energy, space and time. You can apply your knowledge of physics in new ways by completing math-based brain teasers. These teasers often feature short stories that can be solved using reasoning or by referring to diagrams or pictures. Physics and math puzzles are excellent tools for measuring comprehension and for studying for logic-based tests.
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Select Physics Brain Teasers
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Gain insight into common questions people ask when completing physics puzzles by visiting a Web site like Physics Forums. While you're there, ask other gamers for suggested Web sites and books for the best puzzles.
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Look for a wide variety of brain teasers on topics such as gravity, relativity, energy, magnetism, motion, light and thermodynamics, and see which field appeals to you the most.
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Select brain teasers that match your skill level. Keep in mind that some physics teasers require knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, while more advanced puzzles may require you to know concepts or equations as well as calculus formulas.
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Select physics brain teasers that provide you with the formulas you'll need as well as helpful hints for solving them when you're stuck. Keep an eye out for conversion formulas, tables and even Greek alphabet guides.
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Put your math and physics knowledge to use with a book like "Fun with Maths and Physics: Brain Teasers Tricks Illusions".
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Make up your own physics brain teasers. Look around you for inspiration by asking yourself why common objects display the properties they do, or ask yourself how the same objects would behave under different circumstances. Post your question on a physics forum if you cannot find the answer yourself.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to impress your friends, select a book that teaches you how to conduct physics-based tricks and illusions.
If you're stuck on a puzzle, try posting a question on a physics message board. Be sure to mention you're looking for a hint for solving a puzzle and not the answer to the puzzle.
Before you invest in a physics teaser book or pay for an online subscription, try out a few of the problems. Don't pay for puzzles if they're too easy or if the answers are too difficult to solve.
