I never understood why Physics has such a bad name among students. Many actually don’t take it out of fear that it’s difficult, whereas I found it to be the most logical of the sciences. Physics is the study of the world around us and the rules that it follows. For example, Physics explains why when we slam on the brakes in our car, we feel like we’re moving forward. Additionally, Physics is likely the most mathematical of the sciences.

Understanding Physics is not difficult. On an every day basis, we face Phyiscs problems constantly. We know that if we jump up, we will be brought back down. However, when put the same situation in the form of a word problem, things might get a little trickier.

The secret to understanding Physics is to think of it in terms of the real world, where it's easy, and then deal with the mathematics after the situation has been visualized. With one on one assistance giving this kind of guidance, Physics will become much more intuitive and hopefully fun and exciting.

Recommended Reading:

Thinking Physics: Understandable Practical Reality by Lewis C. Epstein -- A Physics book that doesn't require a lick of math. The book is chock-full of Physics problems that read more like riddles. Take your time with them, make a guess, and then read the explanations. These really go a long ways toward showing the kind of fun you can have with Physics.

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feyman -- Not necessarily related to Physics, but numerous autobiographical stories from one of last century's leading physicists.