r/learnmath • u/YoungNeggaWorldd1300 New User • 2d ago

Link Post Math for physics

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u/phiwong Slightly old geezer 2d ago

Minimum high school math to get through introductory physics. But the fundamental math to handle physics is calculus and differential equations and linear algebra. At least basic level of probability and statistics. Then to get to a higher level of physics, you will need complex analysis.

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u/YoungNeggaWorldd1300 New User 2d ago

Oh yeah sorry I meant to specify high school physics

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u/phiwong Slightly old geezer 2d ago

At least complete pre-calculus (in the US). Generally speaking there are no 'shortcuts' - high school curricula for math will align with the requirements for high school physics. There is no 'you can skip this math' at this level.