<p>Physics is a monster unlike anything you have ever seen. Unlike most subjects, if you do not possess the ability to fully understand some material like an equation, (how it works, why it works, where it was derived from, etc) then you’re not going to have a chance in hell to be able to analyze, manipulate, and understand things when other variables are thrown in. I’ve seen many people who have had 5’s on all of their science exams, but with a 3 on their Physics AP. </p>
<p>Physics is not like the other sciences, I too had the naive, “oh I think i’ll like physics because I think I’d like to know about how and why things work” approach, you saying that you have a “ton of experience” is a blatant exaggeration. I’m sorry that this sounds harsh, but it’s because you asked. A teacher, I’d say, is the most important aspect of a Physics class because he/she knows the material and would be able to explain what doesn’t make sense. (Eff you vertical circles)</p>
<p>It’s not simply “cause and effect”, it’s much more complicated than that. I think you are seriously underestimating what Physics is.</p>