The Physics Major

[@MegaShark2001]

These videos are always a rollercoaster for me. So many ptoblems that seem so impossible now, but then he says, "don't worry about this stuff now." Then I take a sigh of relief.

[@zachstar]

90% of the stuff I talk about I would’ve had absolutely no idea how to do or even what it means when I was entering college. So it’s all good!

[@bathwash3229]

:)

[@ripjawsquad]

ikr i just hate it when ptoblems are impossible

[@jiggleskittle4655]

@@zachstar nigga cheese sauce

[@chloe102]

I'm going to be a physics major, but I'm stuck between astrophysics and quantum physics; both are so interesting! edit: it’s been a year since I’ve commented this. I’m a senior in high school and going to major in physics/minor in math next year. I’m leaning towards quantum mechanics but I realized that it doesn’t really matter which one I choose yet for my undergraduate. Shoutout to the one comment that basically said i was in a state of superposition.

[@OliverQueenMC]

Do astrophysics for sure.

[@purpleontop2133]

Chloe astrophysics

[@Brassard1985]

eu en it will definitely be the future. It is still in the conceptual stage, and much more work needs to be done on the basic physics side to fundamentally understand quantum mechanics before we can truly harness this awesome power to optimize computing applications.

[@M1kl00]

specialize on quantum physics imo. There's going to be more jobs from quantum computing to quantum cryptography and there's still a lot of other engineering jobs where your knowledge in optics and quantum mechanics will help

[@michaelupdike-bz6rg]

Both. God there is lots of research at the intersection of the two.

[@lliw4934]

Like if you know it was Brachistochrone curve because of Vsauce !

[@zachstar]

I unfortunately couldn't get the mythbusters to guest star in this video...

[@lliw4934]

that's unfortunate, Adam Savage's rocks !!

[@mixxer0512]

@@lliw4934 Jesus Christ, they're minerals!

[@israelpatino5626]

I just knew from a book somewhere 😅

[@fvanessagan]

I know it bcs 3b1b

[@newbooksmell4163]

Damn this would've been so useful for high school me. Take heed comment section, I'm in 2nd year physics and everything this guy is talking about has shown up in my course!

[@hazemhussien5618]

hey there :) i'm thinkin about majoring in physics but i have a few questions..can i contact you and ask you on some stuff ?

[@jayjain1033]

how do u find this degree

[@Toid218]

Hazem Hussien ur not even in high school yet

[@garic8423]

Are you still studying physics?

[@HassanAhmed-rf9xr]

@@Toid218 dam how do u know?

[@nuke123ful]

If you are between Physics and Engineering (physics-based ones like ME,CE,EE), I have some advice for you. Only major in Physics if you are willing to study for approximately 8-10 years and actually have a deep interest in the theoretical/research aspect of it. If you, instead, want to only study 3-4 years and work on real-world problems which involve applied Physics, choose Engineering. You will most likely be making more money than a Physicist (or at least the same, depending on your experience and the company).

[@rmenchoachupicachu]

I did my bs in physics and had to go get a masters in compsci for a high paying job.

[@brandonabrego8073]

Can't really just "choose" engineering, its hyper competitive. Physics is not at least at the undergraduate level.

[@Convexhull210]

Robert Quan I disagree. Several research data shows that physics majors starting salary is close to electrical engineering majors salary and physics majors have high employment in several fields (engineering, finance, mathematics and various other fields).

[@atirix9459]

@@rmenchoachupicachu Do you regret not doing compsci as your bs?

[@avacx]

what if i'm stuck between studying applied physics, or engineering?

[@universalsuggestions1749]

Thank you for making these physics videos. For years I was interested in physics and had to resort to older documentaries to get the information I wanted to learn. Your videos have made it so much easier to find that information and as an incoming physics major this fall, you have more than reassured me on my decision. Been watching your videos since the start! Keep doing what youre doing!

[@OnePieceFan4765]

How did undergrad go?

[@BangMaster96]

If you love STEM fields, and ever have an option to study any one of the STEM fields, including Physics, always choose Physics. Do Bachelors in Physics, and Masters in any other Engineering discipline you like. But you can still get a good paying job with a Bachelor's in Physics. The reason is, with a Physics degree, you can get a job at almost any Engineering discipline, be it Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemist, Software etc... Since as a Physicist, you get to learn everything the Engineers learn, but in a much deeper level of understanding.

[@jayjain1033]

is this possible in India becuz i was told u cant switch majors in India in masters

[@pingypongy4811]

@Dirk Knight unless you have citations, you're just some random on the internet and highly smug while being.

[@wojak6793]

@Dirk Knight A real physicist with great contributions and achievements like you claim definitely wouldn't just flaunt them around on the internet to show specialty in a field.

[@ansa6874]

Dirk Knight you sound 12

[@ryanstrohman7429]

Dirk Knight You’re so full of shit man. No one with real accomplishments goes around flaunting them to gain credibility

[@zachstar]

Part 2!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSYiGylrcx1jMk

[@vatsalsomaiya7711]

MajorPrep I wanna peruse material science. So can I take chemical engineering in my bachelors and do material science in my masters?

[@thepro8447]

Computer science/physics double major?

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

Probably already going to answer these but i specifically would like to know how long you would typically be in school for physics and how soon you can sustain yourself financially and of course this compared to engineering. We appreciate your work man!

[@hadiabbas3083]

plz make video on nuclear engineering

[@brandonklein1]

The Pro me too!

[@govamurali2309]

It's a warm summer evening, circa 600 BC. You've finished your shopping at the local market, or agora... and you look up at the night sky. There you notice some of the stars seem to move, so you name them planetes or wanderer.

[@austinhobson5489]

I love that show!!!!

[@Jacob_023]

I was unsure if physics was something I wanted to major in, but this motivated me a ton!! Thanks!!

[@Danilio.]

So, how's it going?

[@joshiifruit5554]

I'm going to be an upcoming physics major this school year. So glad I've found this video! A lot of videos discuss what it's like to be a physics major (in my experience) and this is the only video I've watched that tackles how complex and bizarre physics is but also shows how amazing it is.

[@thecaribbeanbookworm5066]

I love your physics and maths major videos! These (particularly physics) are the fields of which I'm hoping to major in during undergrad when the time comes.

[@dhickey5919]

One of the best physics videos I've watched. Inspiring! Imagine learning a subject like physics with Zach. I'm starting physics 1 in the fall. Very excited!

[@alanakavanagh8103]

I’m in my third year of my Physics Major. It was very tough but manageable before the pandemic but the quality of teaching has dropped significantly. Our exams started yesterday for semester 1 and I fear I’m going to fail at least two exams out of the 6 I have to take. 😭

[@user96476]

Update?

[@hbarudi]

The major I studied, but this video shows more about things in the classical mechanics class that we avoided aside from Lagrange equations. Those things are this path between particles optimization that we avoided but I still think it is important to learn it on my own.

[@fs3916]

I AM GLAD YOU MAKE THSES VIDEOS!

[@intriguelearner652]

You did a great job on explaining physic. Thank you.

[@ismaelaye]

I love your videos. They are so useful and have helped me decide what I want to major in. Thanks MajorPrep!!

[@golubboris1001]

I discovered your chanel a few days ago and that's the video I have been looking for lol. I want to major in physics, but I'm still thinking.

[@bentleyghioda8843]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to be starting my physics major this fall, and this video was really helpful.

[@Danilio.]

So, how's it going?

[@bentleyghioda8843]

@@Danilio. I just finished a double major in physics and philosophy. I’m now taking a year off l, after which I plan on going to grad school

[@Danilio.]

@@bentleyghioda8843 What do you plan on specializing in? I'm currently a electrical & mechanical double major but I've considered pursuing experimental physics in the far future.

[@hrperformance]

Great channel. Thanks very much for putting up these really useful and interesting videos!

[@Shubham_pandey-nk1un]

You should have more than a million subscribers!

[@tomsawyer6831]

Just wanted to thank you for the awesome high quality vids bro. They're extremely helpful, genuine, and informative.

[@StEvUgnIn]

It’s not the same without the usual music or your physical appearance of the friendly Master Zach Stargensky

[@zachstar]

I need to find some new music to include

[@Rosinronin]

Physics math and statistics triple major here my friends just call me the number guy🤷‍♂️

[@daniellabinjo6046]

Your not alone instead of statistics I chose marketing 💥

[@daniellabinjo6046]

@Androva J. for me this depends on how smart you are in the classes and how good you are at being able to at least pass the required courses along with all the work you have to do

[@daniellabinjo6046]

@Androva J. yeah physics is easier in the sense I can visualize/imagine the concepts easier the equation writing part comes in it's a technical skillset/procedural knowledge to find answers...straightforward in that specific sense lol...unless you are referring to more proof based courses in math

[@muhammednakooda7953]

Comp sci , math and physics

[@krystal7958]

​@@daniellabinjo6046 Why?

[@ManishKumar-jm1wr]

Thanks, now I'm gonna to entangled with your thought.

[@businesspaper7763]

Your channel is amazing bro

[@rustyshackleford5288]

Great video MajorPrep.

[@douglasstrother6584]

Take the Upper Division Lab elective Courses, even if you think you're a Theory Geek. The hands-on work is a good break from problem sets, and learning how to write Physics is priceless. (In Grad School, I learned that my "knack" is in the lab. Should have learned that earlier.) Take the full course of "Math for Physics" rather than a lot of separate Mathematics Courses; two exceptions are Differential Equations, and Vector Calculus (take those from the Math Department) but skip Linear Algebra and Group Theory (part of Abstract Algebra). Math Major prove theorems (which is great), but Physicists calculate; learn how to calculate. I've used Mary Boas, George Arfken in my courses, and recently found "Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics" by Byron & Fuller which very readable. Morse & Feshbach is the classic Heavy Artillery of Mathematical Physics, also very readable for an Undergrad. Read "The Feynman Lectures in Physics"! They are full of interesting insights by three ingenious Physicists.

[@kevinowenburress2435]

Thermal energy is kinetic and it can be stored as potential energy and come from the release of potential energy, and be converted into kinetic energy.

[@anonymousdontbotheraboutit2895]

1:03 When he wrote "You will take many elective classes" many of these will be math classes. Some things he failed to include in the list are (and I'm basing this list off of the program at my university): Calculus I-III Linear Algebra (at least first year, but I'm planning on doing second and third year LA because it's really useful later on) Differential Equations Numerical Methods Probability Statistics Programming I also took discrete maths and planning on taking real & complex analysis, group theory, and abstract algebra. One does not need to take those courses, but some if not all are especially useful if you're thinking of pursuing particle physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, or theoretical physics.

[@benmartin7617]

going in undecided, probably gonna do comp engineering, but these vids are still really helpful!

[@royaljester9918]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

17:41 I could stare at that all day

[@albertmendoza1468]

5:15 I bet it is the brachistochrone curve. I've watched it from Vsauce

[@sophief.7475]

Yeah, the more I learn about physics, the more I love it

[@tronix2125]

What's your favourite branch of physics?

[@sophief.7475]

@@tronix2125 Astrophysics!

[@minecraftsteve6997]

@@sophief.7475 then you find out the complex math needed for it, everyone wants to do it until they realize you must be very very good at math

[@tdexi3400]

@@minecraftsteve6997 a lot of people think that studying physics it's like scientific divulgation videos

[@soyjakchud]

@@sophief.7475 same

[@pablodibildox441]

BIG QUESTION: If you have two entangled particles which are one light year apart from each other, and you invert the spin of particle A, the change in spin of particle B could be measured instantly. How doesn't this violate the fact that information cannot be transmitted faster than light??

[@lbozo7386]

because if you measure or manipulate one of the particles, it breaks the connection therefore not communicating information

[@hughjack5066]

I'm more of a history guy, but this is really interesting!

[@omrihaim]

Amazing video! So glad it's finally out! Can't wait for part 2! ☺

[@itsvollx9684]

I'm not good at math or physics but I'm smart and i enough stuff like this thank you much

[@JorgeHernandez-gq6yy]

itsVollx just self study for it, that’s what I did

[@CjLegend]

I'm working on my applied physics degree, also known as engineering 🤷‍♂️

[@mixer8774]

i just love how that probability curve went negative... @ 12:21

[@kinama33kinama]

it was weird to me too , LOL it isnt making sense .

[@dianechoksondik2913]

its probably just the wavefunction Ψ not the probability ψ^2

[@molecule1221]

I learned more in this video than two semesters of physics

[@omartusson]

Thanks!

[@ahmetbuyukumman3544]

I LOVE YOU ZACH

[@kpainay]

I prefer physics over any other course in this world

[@SenjaiYT]

halfway through and still on classical physics :P

[@davidchoy04]

Finally new video!!!

[@Arf700]

Right now, I'm in first year of college, and I'm going to enter physics major next year (my colleagues obtain their majors in the second year). I'd like to develop my interest in photonic and magnetics or theoretical physics. But right now, after watching this video, I realize that are so much essential things I have to conceive before that. I hope I can understand better what am I going to learn furthermore after watching this. By the way, I'm also developing an interest in informatics besides physics for some ridiculous reason but I think it has something special. I want you to make a video about how are the relations betweenn physics and informatics, such as what physics has to do with coding, machine learning, formal language theory, etc. Not only from computer components but what are its roles in informatics. Most of the people relate informatics with mathematics since it's the most basics. But I its relations with physics are quite underrated. So, what do you think? Is it a good idea? Anyway, I love your videos, it's beneficial. (Sorry if I made some mistakes in my typing, I'm not communicating with English very often)

[@redondoj]

Great work MajorPrep, ;-)

[@gokulanand685]

I have a doubt: can you be doing a physics degree and an engineering degree at the same time?

[@LordCoeCoe]

There is a degree called Engineering Physics.

[@hisokamorrow7976]

Hi Gokul, short answer is yes, I am an Indian, and I am doing an undergrad in Physics and Electronics(Double Major)

[@smeebisesportzbebbins6200]

good luck

[@44Hd22]

0:29 if you have that wormhole like on the thumbnail and gravity affects more than 3 dimensions then the matter of a galaxy could create gravity in 2 places which would mean than 2 galaxies are basically supporting each other and making double the (actually less than double but still more) gravitational pull with the same matter. How does the fabric of space interact with itself? If it can kinda pass through itself one galaxy could be affecting many more galaxies with its gravity kinda directly.

[@dsignific]

there is no such thing as wormhole

[@hemangmathur2823]

12th grader here hoping to enter a decent physics major. Hope I make it.

[@MikeOxolong]

17:49 I thought you can't sent information this way. Because the state of your particle is random.

[@gieltimmermans8794]

You can't send information this way, because the entanglement process at the transmitter intrinsically has a 50% chance of succeeding. The receiver measures the state of the particle, but he doesn't know if that state was entangled or not. Only if the transmitter confirms that the state was entangled (by a sub-lightspeed signal) can the receiver know that he measured the entangled state of the transmitter.

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

great video. Steve Jobs was a physics at Reed.

[@ayush2256]

I need help! I did graduation from civil engineering but my heart says I should devote my life to physics. I have always loved it. But now I have a question, will Universities in Europe and US allow me to do a masters in physics, especially from Quantum mechanics?

[@amartinez5326]

Yes! There exist graduate programs that don't require physics as an undergraduate degree! Obviously they won't be the top programs in the US, but they're made for people like you and I who realized our love for physics a little later in our undergrad/professional life :)

[@ayush2256]

@@amartinez5326 Thank you for your reply. I was fortunate to get admission in masters in Experimental Quantum physics and nano physics in UNIMORE, Italy( Not such a good university though but if I could get a degree)..I might try for PhD in some ivy leagues...idk but for now I feel good that I got admitted 😄

[@pritam9873]

@@ayush2256 bro m. A cs guy from India, how did you do that?

[@ayush2256]

@@pritam9873 I was awarded the IYT scholarship ( which is like rarest of scholarships in italy, about 95% applications are rejected). So, once I had that scholarship the university had to accept me. So, I'll suggest look for scholarships( mainly government ones) because once you have that you can get admitted into the public universities. Better be if you could apply for IYT scholarship if you're planning to go to Italy. Best of luck!

[@rtothec1234]

I was enrolled in physics but then switched to computer science cause I was too dumb for physics. 😅

[@dsignific]

the colourful light should be emited only for few second as the electron jumps from higher energy level orbit to lower energy level orbit. once the electrons are in lower orbit there should be no emiting of light then why does LED still stays lighted up for long time?

[@dsignific]

14:40

[@kalebbruwer]

8:55 Didn't you say that x velocity isn't affected by gravity just a few minutes ago? That means it is graphed against time.

[@thebassboar3980]

1:55 a classic physics thing.. always ignore air resistance! 😂

[@edgartarin1824]

I'm 33 and planning on starting a Physics major next summer ... do you guys think I'm too old to start?

[@emilytaylor695]

Never too old to learn! Good luck!

[@diwakar7774]

I m in the same situation. It is never too late.

[@anthonyannisjr]

Not at all, I just went back to school I’m 29 and it’s been the best decision of my life so far

[@mimiharrison4477]

i am literally a physics major and 8:41 made me audibly gasp omfg i never even connected those omfg wow

[@Metternich_Enjoyer]

I can’t decide. Physics or chemistry? Maybe both? Please help me.

[@LiftedStarfish]

I think his description of entanglement is slightly off. I've been told that it's not affecting the state elsewhere, rather it's simply allowing you to _know_ the state of entangled particles.

[@sahilrt1999]

Good and interesting vedio on physics sir

[@sashab2692]

34 year old health physics tech. I really want to go to college for physics but gotta get past the fear thanks for the video

[@ashura_amane8499]

love!!!!

[@samuelpak669]

Will you make a video on chem, bio, biochem, biotech, and that area of stem?

[@raydiaz5080]

I love all this !! Where do I start ????

[@abdullahtamamyare8518]

Thank you

[@drokrath]

Afaik, quantum entanglement does NOT allow transfer of information - this would break a fairly fundamental principle, that neither mass NOR INFORMATION can travel faster than the speed of light. As a disclaimer, I'm certainly no expert, so I could be wrong, but that is overwhelmingly what I have heard about the subject. I'm also no expert on this, but I believe that an einstein-rosen bridge is currently our best contender for "teleportation"

[@fgarm]

Yeah, i disagree with you

[@محمدبنقفوف]

biology 1 Phylosophy2 Physics 3 4 mathimatics Wich is better for some one who won't to learn about the univers

[@samferrer]

That is the problem with the teaching of physics ... you start with the obvious as child students ... and years later professors complain about students having trouble ...

[@shuichisaihara8019]

I think you posted about physics major before? Or was this the first time you posted about physics major?

[@zachstar]

I posted one a long time ago when I was starting the channel. Learned a lot since then and wanted to update it.

[@Filipino.Gambino]

I'm currently studying engineering physics (that's a single major, not engineering and physics) at UW-Platteville. It's part electrical engineering, part mechanical engineering, and part physics. Engineering physics students take all of the physics courses and the rest depends on your emphasis. My emphasis is in controls so I focus more on the electrical engineering side. Sadly, this major isn't very common (I've heard only 50 schools have it in the States), so I'm always explaining what it is I do. That is, a controls engineer with a general understanding of quantum mechanics.

[@zachstar]

I really want to get that major on the channel but yeah it's so uncommon it's hard to find people who have studied it.

[@rkv3731]

I'm probably starting that major in 5 months. Can u tell me more about it? like where i could work? Or what masters could i do

[@Filipino.Gambino]

@@rkv3731 I'm not currently planning on continuing my studies beyond a bachelor's, so I don't know about a master's program. As far as where you could work totally depends on your concentration. At my school there are seven pre-approved concentrations with three being more on the mechanical engineering side (materials, machines and systems, and thermal design) and the other four are more electrical engineering (controls, digital systems, electric power, and electronics). If we had a physics major I'm sure you could do more of that. So with my controls emphasis, I'll be applying to electrical engineering and controls engineering positions. Does that more or less answer your first question?

[@benshrri4380]

@@Filipino.Gambino can I know what are you doing now ? I am scared that people who choose engineering physics will have less job opportunities because lack of engineering understanding than other people who chose engineering degree

[@Filipino.Gambino]

@@benshrri4380 I actually got a job as an electrical engineer for an R&D team in server design. Among my peers we have more electrical engineers, controls engineers, some people doing research at universities, project engineers, and others continuing school. That's just what I saw on LinkedIn, but there are few people that I'm connected to that have a mechanical emphasis. My degree gave me some nice coding skills as well and I've found an interest in machine learning so I've been studying that and might start applying soon. Hope that helps!

[@aaronshelton6243]

Great video! I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I’m going into my senior year of high school and looking at colleges. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering, but I am also interested in physics. The reason that is important is because one of the colleges I’m looking at is Illinois State University (I’m from Illinois) and they offer a double major program where you go to their university for 3 years for your physics and math specific classes, and then transfer to another school for 2 years for your engineering specific classes. Upon completion you graduate with a B.S in Physics and a B.S. in a specific field of engineering (for me it would be mechanical). While I would have to go an extra year I would get a second degree and I do find Physics interesting. Also I would get in State tuition and if I did well I could have a chance to transfer to the University of Illinois at Urbana Champagne which is a top 10 engineering university. However that 5th year is a decent chunk of money so do you think a second degree in physics could help my marketability right out of school? If I decide not to go to ISU I would go to another school out of state but I could only afford it if I went to Community College for 2 years. While I would love to do this 5 year program I’m just not sure what to do as I don’t want to screw myself over financially in the future. It’s also important to note ISU does not offer a standalone engineering program so if I don’t do the double major I will not be attending. Thanks for all your helpful videos!

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

Entanglement problem won the 2022 Nobel prize for those 3 physicist.

[@Adinga123]

Proud to be a physics student..😊👍

[@Naijiri.]

5:10 Immediately thought brachistochrone. thanks Michael (vsauce)

[@moeabushaqra3320]

Hello sir thank you so much for this video, but I am having a hard time thinking if I should major in physics or in electrical engineering the reason why is that because I want to find jobs after I graduate but I love quantum mechanics any suggestions? Thank you

[@samfrank6290]

Moe Abushaqra study what you like. You get one chance in college to study anything you want. Study whatever that is. Or, even do both.

[@moeabushaqra3320]

Sam Frank I appreciate what you are saying I agree I'll try to do both thank you!!

[@shantimirpeace]

widening my horizons..

[@Number3pt14]

Lol you bet I had to do that slide homework. The worst part is that they ask for z(x) and every derivation gave you an equation depending on theta and never substituted back. Even the solution key didnt give you z(x). They really expected you to google this questions

[@rajbhandari368]

Hey, can you please make a video on industrial engineering ?

[@zachstar]

I can do more but I do have one video on it already!

[@landonreekstin2617]

Hi, I'm a new electrical engineering major and I really enjoy your videos. After college (and probably after a master's too) I would love to go into the audio equipment field, designing the latest headphones, speakers, amplifiers, sound boards, new digital pedals, etc. Even with the "dying of analog" I am hoping that there will still be much to do in this field as digital gets better and better. However, it's easy to find hundreds of electrical engineering careers in space programs, defense, aerospace, etc, but not so easy to find exactly what I'm looking for, but I know its got to be out there. I was hoping and wondering if you knew anything about this subject, is this a worthwhile field to pursue, do these jobs exist, any idea where I should start looking? Or should I start focusing on a different field of EE? Thanks so much

[@theflashclashroyale1245]

How did it go? What are you doing now?

[@drokrath]

13:00 I could be wrong but I think it's supposed to be position and momentum

[@centuryfiles9558]

Meteorology requires a meteorology degree but those are hard to come by. Could a physics or environmental science degree still be okay for meteorology or climatology?

[@giorgostseligas37]

Yes, in my university there is even a concentration for meteorology through physics and a lot of physics become meteorologists

[@mutepvp9356]

make The vid longer i love it like

[@kailashsingh9737]

Very nice Tq so much ji

[@user-yq6xs2fz3e]

entanglement can not be used to transmit information, no matter what.

[@ArielLorusso]

15:31 why a BJT? a MOSFET will fit more your statement

[@pollen04]

Should i do a double major with physics and chemistry? Or should I go into biochem? I love studying how small molecules interact with each other to perform huge actions. But I'm also interested in how that happens within the body and how certain chemicals are made and why theyre made (kinda intersted in psych too) and then how and why those chemicals made by the body make us feel certain things even though theyre just different amounts of carbons and hydrogens etc.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Some of what you said isn't studied too deeply by biochemists.

[@Ameu-dude]

I am interested in some aspects of science and engineering, like planetary and earth sciences, working and operation of engines and nuclear reactors, renewable energy, field theories, railway engineering, extensive systems in civil engineering, general and quantum computing, and topics such as erik lentz's warp drive, but I feel I can't focus solely on this as there are many other things such as architecture, design history, cultural anthropology, languages, nautical science, music, archaeology, psychology, and philosophy, whose bits I like a lot as well. Also, I do lose interest if the work involves mathematics a lot more than the theoretical concept and thinking. So, should I study physics in undergraduate, and given my interests, what would be the best option? I am just highly confused.

[@williammendez5209]

As a undergraduate senior entering graduate school, here is some advice I can give. If you choose to go into Physics for your Bachelor's, there will be a lot of mathematics involved, regardless if you choose to go on the theoretical, experimental, or computational route. You'll have to learn a lot of new algebra and calculus (4 levels of it). So, if math is something that is not tolerable for you and you easily get discouraged, then I would not recommend to go into it. However I will say this, past the undergraduate experience, you can get into careers that won't involve any advanced math of any sort but still are in the field of physics. It seems to me like you would be the type of student to appreciate the theoretical concept for what they are, but would most likely go on the route of computing/experimental physics. As far as the interest in the humanities, if you feel you can't dedicate yourself to science entirely, then I would not recommend to go into it because it involves a lot of schooling. If you want to become full time researcher in energy or quantum computing or such, then you would likely also need a Ph.D., which takes years of study and research. Although, I will say that by dedicating your life to physics, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up your hobbies in these subjects. There are a couple of colleagues of mine I know who still enjoy reading fictional/historical books and others who play music. As far what I would think is your best option, it's not so clear, to be honest. Your interests are all over the place (which is a good thing!) so it seems to me like you may still need time to decide. If you live in the U.S, I would suggest doing an associate's degree rather than going into a bachelor's degree straight away as 1) it allows you to have more time to decide what you want to dedicate your life to 2) it saves you a TON of money. It will be best if you get it with a specialization in the sciences to really see if you want to dedicate your life to it. Also, by doing an associate degree, it will still expose you to the different fields of science, art, music, computer science, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

[@Ameu-dude]

@@williammendez5209 I don't live in the USA but in India, which is a hellhole when it comes to choice and quality in education (I will be applying to TU Munich/LMU Munich depending on what I decide to apply for.) However, I was planning on taking a gap year after passing my Grade 12 exams, for that very reason: so that I can have time to decide what I want to study. By the way, I wanted to tell you that I don't find maths intolerable; it's just that I am not so creative at it with finding the proofs and thinking extra abstractly to find techniques to solve something. I require time, and maybe some bit of help in a few problems because i start feeling desolate and bored. So, what would really be the perfect course for me? If not physics, engineering physics then, perhaps?

[@jayjain1033]

can u do a physics degree with average brain power and hard work or do u ave to be exceptional

[@turbothrottletrouble4217]

I guess it's all about your interest in physics. Nd doing physics, you'll probably be exceptional. But if you don't have any interest in physics, never, ever, do it. It is an acquired taste, like coffee; either you hate the taste of black coffee or love it to the point you can't live without it, you can never be in the middle. So yeah, just build an interest, have an interest in maths, you don't have to be too smart, however that's an advantage as that will help you spend less time studying.

[@DirtForm]

If a desired goal is to architect virtual reality worlds in order to create puzzles, games, and other methods to influence user’s creative problem solving skills would a computer science major with physics minor be a wise choice, followed by a master in mathematics a little after? I greatly appreciate the way you are able to break down these subjects and paths in an easy to see method that I’m sure almost anyone can comprehend. Thank you.

[@DirtForm]

Or maybe a better route would be computer engineering with a minor in computer science and then go back for a masters in physics?

[@DirtForm]

I just happen to really enjoy mathematics as well

[@daniellabinjo6046]

@@DirtForm that doesnt hurt

[@jett214]

Hey MajorPrep, I'm not sure if you're going to see this or not, but I thought I might as well give it a shot. Googling and researching just doesn't give me the answer anymore. I'm in need of serious self-discovery help. Please, if you have the time, consider PM'ing me and help guide me into the right major. Thanks so much

[@zachstar]

Shoot me an email (at the bottom of the description of all videos) and I'll try to answer whatever I can :)

[@romzeek]

6:57 thank God, I almost clicked away

[@Psalm_23]

Hey man I'm currently doing electrical engineering and will have my masters in 2 years. I want to get another degree either in mathematics or physics which would you reccomend? I can do both since they can be combined but you will learn less as opposed to if you did them full.

[@muahmuah4135]

just called it spooky action at a distance

[@MR.SVR101]

QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT 💀

[@rishiprabhuram4368]

YOUR BACK!! I had a question. Can an undergrad math major with a minor in physics do a masters in aero engineering?

[@zachstar]

Yeah you can! You can really do a master's in whatever you want but you just may need to take some extra classes depending on what is required.

[@filipvasilevski8115]

MajorPrep who is smarter physics or mathematician?

[@raymondfrye5017]

@@filipvasilevski8115 You will have to choose between Mathematical Physics or Physical Mathematics. It's like my major-Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics. So it's:Which Witch is Which? Have fun.

[@rodneykawecki1770]

Well...Sir..from what you have explained ""in space a ball has no '''' kinetic energy "" because the ball doesn't fall. What about that. Kinetic energy only exists in a trapped gravity field like earth. So ..why does relativity say its wrong..when its right. Check out ...video .. What is interfering with the Natural Order of the Universe.

[@Kuumin]

A bit late, but the ball does have kinetic energy, but it's so miniscule that it's usually classified as 0, meaning no kinetic energy. Gravity doesn't stop, it only gets weaker. So it doesn't interfere with general relativity, it's just easier to say that there's no kinetic energy in the ball than it is to find out the miniscule amount of kinetic energy and calculate it, when in reality, it barely makes a difference.