u/pige0n13

I am a first year student and I am researching parachute types for my schools rocketry club (looking at what Shute this years rocket should have). I was wondering whether you are a student club member, personal project person, or whatever the sort, I was hoping to ask what type of parachute do you guys use (hemispherical, elliptical, etc..) and why?

Please also state your recovery system (drogue, reefing, etc..)

Please state what information you used to come to the conclusion of that selected parachute or just generally how you went about figuring it out. Thank you!

I was looking at a few averages needed for admission to different physics programs in Canada; the averages were usually between 85 and 97 from what I saw (the main schools I checked were Queen's and Waterloo).

I added up my classes (using the pre-reqs they recommended I use) to calculate my average, and it's an 89% (95 in calc, 88 in advanced functions, 82 in physics, 82 in English, 95 in General science (4M), and 92 in bio).

What are my chances of getting into some schools for physics, and what schools could I get into with this average? What schools should I aim to apply for with this grade?

(I'm concerned since my average isn't super competitive)

I was looking at a few averages needed for admission to different physics programs in Canada; the averages were usually between 85 and 97 from what I saw (the main schools I checked were Queen's and Waterloo).

I added up my classes (using the pre-reqs they recommended I use) to calculate my average, and it's an 89% (95 in calc, 88 in advanced functions, 82 in physics, 82 in English, 95 in General science (4M), and 92 in bio).

What are my chances of getting into some schools for physics, and what schools could I get into with this average? What schools should I aim to apply for with this grade?

(I'm scared since my grades aren't super competitive) (I'm reposting this in different university Reddits))

I was looking at the admission requirements and grade calculation for the Arts and Science (physics program), and it says your average has to be a minimum of 80%. Most results on reddit post gave a range of them having 89-97%. I added up my pre req and additional two 4U/4M classes and my average is 89.0%.

Can I possibly get in? Have people with similar averages got in before? Am I screwed? What do I do?

Please help.

(I am reposting this, I calculated the average wrong since I did not know about 4M courses being aloud in the last two course selections. I’m assuming the old post will be dead if I edit the new grade in anyways so I’m just reposting this).

I am going to study mechanical engineering technology at a college this fall but I’ve been lately having the dilemma that I’d like to go study physics. My grades are decent (92 biology, 95 calculus, 85 physics, 72 chemistry(this is the on that hits the average hard), 87 advanced functions, 82 english), but I don’t believe that are competitive enough for admission to physics/engineering physics programs.

I was hoping to do very well this year in my college program and I had the intention that after I get my 1st semester grades, I post them to ouac and hopefully it boosts my admission chances. Can you do this? Does this work? What should I do?

I was looking at the admission requirements and grade calculation for the Arts and Science (physics program), and it says your average has to be a minimum of 80%. Most results on reddit post gave a range of them having 89-97%. I added up my pre reqs and additional two 4U classes and my average is 86.1%.

Can I possibly get in? Have people with similar averages got in before? Am I screwed? What do I do?

Someone please help.

I am going to study mechanical engineering technology at a college this fall but I’ve been lately having the dilemma that I’d like to go study physics. My grades are decent (92 biology, 95 calculus, 85 physics, 72 chemistry(this is the on that hits the average hard), 87 advanced functions, 82 english), but I don’t believe that are competitive enough for admission to physics/engineering physics programs.

I was hoping to do very well this year in my college program and I had the intention that after I get my 1st semester grades, I post them to ouac and hopefully it boosts my admission chances. Can you do this? Does this work? What should I do?

I am currently reading it and chapter one was pretty comprehensible but after finishing chapter 2 I am lost. I do not understand the links he is making with electromagnetism and neuclear electromagnetic what ever with pions. He was saying it as an analogy to explain the forces between protons and neutrons in the nucleus and how they stay attracted. But I simply jsut don’t get it.

He later went on to begin using leptons, baryons, multiplets, couplings and more in conversation and I am just lost man ( this in the section nuclei and particles of chapter 2), but I’m also confused with the first two parts of chapter 2 to so idek anymore.

What do I do? I tried getting chat gpt to explain it to me but it’s not working.

How do I use a vpn? I’m scared to start and want some advice and insight before I begin. Idk what to use.

I know absolutely nothing about vpns, I was hoping to start using one for data security aswell as the perks of streaming in different countries and such. What vpn should I use and how do I use it? People have recommended pr0ton vpn but I’m scared to start using it because I littearly don’t know what I’m doing.

Please help.

Also I write pr0ton like that cuz this sever blocks the word.

I was trying to learn abit about quantum entanglement but I was quickly humbled by my lack of comprehension and understanding. Having that said, I was hoping to get an intro to quantum physics (quantum mechanics) so I can then learn the core concepts to eventually be able to understand things like quantum entanglement and such.

How do you recommend I begin? I have no clue where to start and what core concepts to look at. What would be the limit, derivative and integral (in calculus) but for quantum physics? Idek why I said that I’m just saving overall, what are the main subjects that are intro to the branch of physics as a whole so I can use that combined knowledge to continue forward.

Please help.

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Was hoping to get a few astronomy books. I’ve bought some physics books lately but I’m hoping to buy some that are more specific to astronomy. Any suggestions?

I’m hoping to buy the classics or the popular staples in astronomy (since I’m newer to that literature and would rather get into nicher books later).

I want to learn Russian, I’ve been using duo lingo but I find it’s ineffective. Any recommendations?

What are the best free methods to learn a new language? I’m trying to learn Russian but I don’t know how to go about it effectively.

Recently ordered some physics books and biographies. Hoping to add to the collection. Any recommendations? (Please recommend the classics, or the must reads, id rather read less niche books). Hoping for astrophysics books!

Already have: Astrophysics for people in a hurry, American Prometheus, Einstein his life and the universe, surely you’re joking Mr Feynman and 6 easy pieces.

Recently ordered some physics books and biographies. Hoping to add to the collection. Any recommendations? (Please recommend the classics, or the must reads, id rather read less niche books). Hoping for astrophysics books!

Already have: Astrophysics for people in a hurry, American Prometheus, Einstein his life and the universe, surely you’re joking Mr Feynman and 6 easy pieces.

Lately I’ve been feeling as if I’m lost and scared of where I am academically. I am stuck on what to do with myself and I am set to study mechanical engineering technology this fall (I’m doing a transfer program that will end me up in mechanical engineering at a university) (in Canada), but I don’t know Weither it’s the right decision or not and I constantly have doubts or second thoughts. This will tie into physics as I do plan on studying it in graduate school or who knows maybe undergrad if I do a switch, and that concept is another whole dilemma that intertwines itself in this.

I would post all the details here but it’s extremely complicated and I feel like whenever I ask general questions, I’m sometimes left very confused. Aswell, I feel a one on one would be keep both sides properly informed.

So yeah, if I could just speak to someone who’s in graduate school or who’s been through the academic wire, and can give me advice, it would mean a lot. (Hoping for a chat in dm’s, or any other form of 1 on 1 contact).

Note: I can send proof of enrollement or any academic info, i understand this may seem weird or “scammy”/sketchy because there can be weirdos on Reddit who want to do DM’s and stuff. I just genuinely want help.

I am an engineering student interested in a physics masters/phd in the future and I was wondering. What career paths are seen in and out of academia?
What are the most common paths? What kind of industries do physicists work in? What roles do they take? How is graduate school and staying in academia for a career? Your experience on the job search and work experience?

As much info as possible is best. Thank you!