Is it weird that I love math and chemistry but hate physics?

Question

First off, I am a senior in college. My major is chemistry with options in forensics. My purpose is not to brag but I did very well in Calculus I and II (A and A-) and my chemistry average is about a B (probably 2.9-3.3 gpa in my major required classes) and my total GPA currently is 3.48. Anyway, why is it so weird that I am quite having a difficult time in introductory physics despite the fact that the calculations are algebra-based only--and yet I don't seem to struggle with Calculus and chemistry?

PS:

Math is my strongest subject and English is my least (i'm great at spelling and grammar) but I dislike essay writing.

Answer 1

Keep on asking questions in Yahoo physics forum whenever you find difficult in physics. Soon you will begin to love Physics.

Mathematics is the language of physics.



The discovery of calculus is often attributed to two men, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, who independently developed its foundations. Although they both were instrumental in its creation, they thought of the fundamental concepts in very different ways.



Though Newton discovered calculus he is most popular as physicist.



Sir Isaac Newton (4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 [OS: 25 December 1642 – 20 March 1727])[1] was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian, and is considered by many scholars and members of the general public to be one of the most influential people in human history



If you begin to love physics , there is no doubt that you will soon shine as Isaac Newton

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Answer 2

Coming from personal experience, this is not unusual. I was a big Math and Science person in high school. I got awards, etc, however, I had classes I did better in than others. I did fantastically in Bio, but didn't seem to hit it off in Chemistry and did not take Physics. I loved Algebra but couldn't seem to grasp Geometry as well. Recently in college, I took Astronomy. The amount of Physics was overwhelming...



I think that although certain subjects can build off of other subjects, even some you may greatly enjoy, it's still, in it's own way, separate. It's not unusual. There are different and complex concepts in each field. Don't feel bad, and ask the teacher if you need help, that's what they're there for. :)

Answer 3

I understand what you mean. The problem is that in physics, things are not so abstract, like in chemistry or mathematics. You have to set up a model, consider vector directions, etc. You have to consider constraints in the real world that affect the way your math works, which you don't get as often in chemistry or mathematics.



It's pretty much a case of needing a different thinking style to do the problems effectively.

Answer 4

Your probably just not getting into it like you do with Calc and Chem, or it could be to easy, your getting bored and not paying attention in class. But then again Physics is different than Chem or Calc so you just may not be thinking on a Physics level. Im not saying that your not smart just Physics requries you to think a little differently.

Answer 5

You'll like calc based physics better. I loved calc, physics and chem but hated algebra. Majored in electrical engineering.

Answer 6

Sometimes the problem is not you but it's the teacher.