Well, mostly the problem is that I missed class the day he went over why it all works, so I'm stuck memorizing the procedure with out really understanding it. Basically, I memorized how to get the coefficients for a differential equation describing the oscillating spring system, but I didn't get all the information about why it works. I get that the basic idea is to use Newton's Law that says force = ma, but I don't really understand how to get all the forces given the weight and elongation due to that weight (other than just memorizing a formula, that is). o.O
Other than that, I didn't take physics in high school so I'm slow with units, and I've never worked with Newtons or dynes before.
After working on my homework for like, 8 hours, I think I got most of it. I just don't really like the physics stuff as well as the pure math.
You are a teacher right? I thought I'd seen that on your journal. I am an education major, so I just wondered. It would be rather convenient to have an experienced teacher on my f-list! ;)
As for dancing, I've been very surprised at how much Ryan likes it! He even went to lessons in spite of having to miss the first half of a cardinals playoff game!
After working on my homework for like, 8 hours, I think I got most of it. I just don't really like the physics stuff as well as the pure math.
You are a teacher right? I thought I'd seen that on your journal. I am an education major, so I just wondered. It would be rather convienient to have an experienced teacher on my f-list! ;)
As for dancing, I've been very surprised at how much Ryan likes it! He even went to lessons in spite of having to miss the first half of a cardinals playoff game!
No, I don't actually teach. I went back for me M.Ed. to make myself more employable, I don't have a teaching license. However, I live in a small area, and still can't find work in my field. And so, I'm currently teaching figure skating. Go figure. (Ok, so that was not intended to be a pun)
What differential equations show us is change over time, if I'm remembering correctly. And while a spring might not be as easy for you to visualize, think of a kid on a swing and that might be a more practical way to understand. To look at how the gravitational force is obviously greater at the beginning and the end and least at the middle, so a constantly changing system.
I can see your point that you find the math easier to deal with, whereas I'm the opposite and like the practical applications.
I hope that you finished your homework up ok, I know that stuff is tough (and spent many, many hours on it, myself).
Other than that, I didn't take physics in high school so I'm slow with units, and I've never worked with Newtons or dynes before.
After working on my homework for like, 8 hours, I think I got most of it. I just don't really like the physics stuff as well as the pure math.
You are a teacher right? I thought I'd seen that on your journal. I am an education major, so I just wondered. It would be rather convenient to have an experienced teacher on my f-list! ;)
As for dancing, I've been very surprised at how much Ryan likes it! He even went to lessons in spite of having to miss the first half of a cardinals playoff game!
After working on my homework for like, 8 hours, I think I got most of it. I just don't really like the physics stuff as well as the pure math.
You are a teacher right? I thought I'd seen that on your journal. I am an education major, so I just wondered. It would be rather convienient to have an experienced teacher on my f-list! ;)
As for dancing, I've been very surprised at how much Ryan likes it! He even went to lessons in spite of having to miss the first half of a cardinals playoff game!
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No, I don't actually teach. I went back for me M.Ed. to make myself more employable, I don't have a teaching license. However, I live in a small area, and still can't find work in my field. And so, I'm currently teaching figure skating. Go figure. (Ok, so that was not intended to be a pun)
What differential equations show us is change over time, if I'm remembering correctly. And while a spring might not be as easy for you to visualize, think of a kid on a swing and that might be a more practical way to understand. To look at how the gravitational force is obviously greater at the beginning and the end and least at the middle, so a constantly changing system.
I can see your point that you find the math easier to deal with, whereas I'm the opposite and like the practical applications.
I hope that you finished your homework up ok, I know that stuff is tough (and spent many, many hours on it, myself).
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