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Considering a Bachelor's degree in Physics because I found Physics 101 to be incredibly interesting.

Is there anything for me in this field if I'm not incredibly strong at mathematics? Is strength in mathematics something that can be reasonably developed? Should I go for something else?

>> No.8774787

For applied physics you just need to be competent in maths. If you're struggling with high school stuff you're going to have a hard time.

>> No.8774807

>>8774782
>liked physics 101
>not good at math

How did you even manage to pass then? Physics is about as math heavy as it gets

>> No.8774808

>>8774787
What sort of work would applied physics look like, research?

There's parts of math that I struggle with and parts that I find a breeze; I don't know why but radicals have always given me trouble. Actual algebra is fun.

>> No.8774811

>>8774807
Understanding and applying basic formulas like ohms law or conservation of energy is incredibly easy and fun. Sitting down and doing stuff with just numbers can't hold my interest; I am an actual idiot.

>> No.8774815

How did you find Calc I (or II), OP? I'm assuming you took one or both concurrently with Phys 101?

>> No.8774819

>>8774815
I find Calc very fun. I haven't touched Calc II yet or anything further like differential or linear EQ.

>> No.8774889

>>8774811
up until grad school being an idiot is a choice

>> No.8775283

>>8774808
The parts of math you struggle with will naturally strengthen as you do more physics.

It will get much harder than physics 101 though so be prepared to work for it.

>> No.8775312

>>8774782
you will end up working as a programmer
if that interests you, then what you'll end up with is the same job, but a degree that was harder to get than a comp sci degree
if you don't want to be a programmer, then I'd suggest finding something else that interests you
perhaps electrical engineering? if physics interests you, then ee probably will as well