Preparation for an exam
A
check list on what to review for an exam
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The physics
problems you are responsible for are: inclass examples, textbook examples, PQ questions covered
in class, and homework problems. Use the course summary formula sheet as your
guide.
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Review textbook
material: Go through the figures and Summary of each chapter.
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Pay close
attention to the unit-review lecture.
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Want more
problems to practice?
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Do more PQ
questions related to lectures and homework.
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Practice
comparable problems at the back of each chapter.
How
to prepare for an exam?
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When review
physics problems, you need to understand the solutions and physics principles
involved.
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Whenever in doubt
go back to read your textbook and/or lecture notes.
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Make a list of
questions you have. Have all of your questions answered prior to the exam,
o
either by
yourself, or
o
by classmates, or
o
by the TA, or
o
by your instructor.