TOP 10 Reasons NOT to freak out about the Physics 2A Midterm
Update from Professor Gabor:
TOP 10 Reasons NOT to freak out about the Physics 2A Midterm
10. It covers only kinematics and dynamics, which excludes a near infinitude of other types of more difficult quantum mechanics problems. 9. Your TAs have many office hours, the SI is free, and the acedemic resource center is waiting for you to stop by. 8. Anemonefish (like Nemo) don’t worry about midterms, they are more concerned about being eaten by predators. 7. You don’t need to memorize anything, especially the value of constants, which will be provided if needed. 6. You will do fine on the exam, and if not, you can still end up with a good grade if you work hard. 5. Your midterm will be easier than lifting heavy crates all day, especially those filled with freshly caught fish. 4. The problems on the practice exam are practice, so no need to get every one of them correct. 3. If a truck is travelling north-northwest at 80kmph, and a car is travelling south at 45 kmph, you’ll still do well on the exam. 2. When you are in a moment of desparation, recite the ancient mantra: SOH CAH TOA. 1. Your exam is not an alien monster trying to steal your genetic information. Oh wait…
