This is what an astrophysics exam looks like at MIT

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Download the exam with full solutions: ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8...
This is what a typical astrophysics exam looks like at university. It includes questions about stellar physics, astronomy, Hertzsprung-russell diagrams, galaxy structure, Hubble's law and cosmology.
More about the course/exam:
Prof. Saul Rappaport, 8.282J / 12.402J Introduction to Astronomy, Spring 2006. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare), ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8... (Accessed Feb 2018). License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA
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  • @AlejandroMinnelli
    @AlejandroMinnelli4 жыл бұрын

    The first page was easy, I think I would have got the "name" question right.

  • @sijisaju1304
    @sijisaju13045 жыл бұрын

    Questions be like: Train leaves at 9 am but john came 10 mins late. Now, calculate the mass of the moon

  • @matthewrodriguez1356
    @matthewrodriguez13565 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile I'm pushing on a pull door...

  • @quroncoop914
    @quroncoop9145 жыл бұрын

    Ik I would’ve failed this test before I even clicked on this video

  • @Ashley-dd7cn
    @Ashley-dd7cn5 жыл бұрын

    I can barely tie my own shoes.

  • @henrik183614

    @henrik183614

    5 жыл бұрын

    Underrated comment 😂

  • @chaos_omega_zero
    @chaos_omega_zero4 жыл бұрын

    The only thing i remember in school is the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

  • @ronaldpouliot8858
    @ronaldpouliot88584 жыл бұрын

    questions be like "James coughed, now figure out the orbital velocity of the nucleus inside his third outter germ layer between each one of his mitochondria, in space."

  • @gpz219
    @gpz2195 жыл бұрын

    I had a physics course in college that was similar to this. They would allow you to write anything you want on two sheets of paper and use that during the exam. We could literally photocopy the textbook pages onto our notes (very small of course). All the formulas in the world couldn't help you if you didn't know how to apply them.

  • @injusticeExpert7
    @injusticeExpert76 жыл бұрын

    why do these exams make me feel stressed i dont take them

  • @MegaBlackpaper
    @MegaBlackpaper6 жыл бұрын

    Why KZread recommend this to me

  • @tabularasa9576

    @tabularasa9576

    6 жыл бұрын

    Keyboard Warrior because you are into space and universe(lately).

  • @milomoran582

    @milomoran582

    6 жыл бұрын

    Because they listen to your conversations and the lie about it

  • @villainova

    @villainova

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think, for me at least, because I watch so many interstellar related videos

  • @ShortedPods

    @ShortedPods

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bcs its in the category ofscience and technology

  • @marcial.1636

    @marcial.1636

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder the same too.

  • @ExoticOreo
    @ExoticOreo5 жыл бұрын

    Nevermind I'll be a taxi driver

  • @pentagramyt417
    @pentagramyt4175 жыл бұрын

    Respect for all scientist.

  • @samuelwittlinger7790
    @samuelwittlinger77905 жыл бұрын

    NoT tOo CoMpLiCaTeD

  • @hskcreed2435
    @hskcreed24355 жыл бұрын

    Im watching this as if i even know what astrophysics means

  • @kidpeligro7878
    @kidpeligro78785 жыл бұрын

    I can see that the questions are in perfect English but looks like all the answers are in ancient Greek. Weird.

  • @mehuna66
    @mehuna663 жыл бұрын

    Its sad that in my country we have to memorize everything, every damn equation, checking our memory not Problem resolving skills.

  • @spiritualfoxplays-tryhardp2284
    @spiritualfoxplays-tryhardp22845 жыл бұрын

    The first student I see smiling while taking an exam from MIT.

  • @artofdylan2356
    @artofdylan23565 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to be smart and work in the science field. Study books, join science clubs. I try everything but my brain is just not capable of it :(

  • @deminiyoucef59

    @deminiyoucef59

    5 жыл бұрын

    "I understand my child" -Thanos

  • @dukenguyen2900
    @dukenguyen29005 жыл бұрын

    Just look at the exam in another perspective and you'll see how beautiful and exciting and exhilarating it feels to you. If you think of yourself as the "student" then you'll get anxious for sure because you are merely after scores. Think of yourself as a true scientist, a species on this planet Earth trying to figure out the mysteries of the universe, bring to yourself a sense of purpose and significance that you are responsible for the whole human race as a species to explore new horizons in the darkness out there WHEN STUDYING AND TAKING ASTROPHYSICS EXAMS GUYS! I personally find this exam very inspiring.

  • @pepito6
    @pepito65 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently a senior in high school, and all this video did was reassure my choice into going into an astrophysics major. Many thanks for the video!!!

  • @upandatom
    @upandatom6 жыл бұрын

    I love this series :) We appreciate you sharing your love of physics and math! And helping those who are unsure to make the right decision.

  • @TheMultipower47
    @TheMultipower476 жыл бұрын

    I love the progression from "yikes."---> *"heck."* -----> "cool."

  • @tibees

    @tibees

    6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't want to keep scaring people off 😂

  • @RTYB

    @RTYB

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you take the initial yhc you can see that half life 3 confirmed.

  • @izhan6991

    @izhan6991

    6 жыл бұрын

    Some Guy on a Computer that can be an allegory for a star.

  • @Igi293
    @Igi2935 жыл бұрын

    As a senior Astrophysics major, I’m oddly astonished how easy this exam is what I anticipated it to be. O_o

  • @alvaromedina1119
    @alvaromedina11192 жыл бұрын

    I come from a humble family, raised by a single mother whom worked as a field worker (processing produce from field to package to get it sent out) and I was a laborer too, always trying to help my mom with my siblings. First time I went to college I dropped out due to family illness and having to work more to compensate for medical expenses (cancer). I never thought I’d be someone who could learn any of this, but fortunately things have changed. I am now enrolled in college again and before enrolling I would soak up all these astrophysics videos, to the point where I was able to realize if a video was showing incorrect information. This catapulted me into a math & physics double major (which I just started, doing great so far, really proud of myself) and I love seeing your videos. Makes me feel like I can be doing those tests soon and especially now because you show us what to expect and we can prepare ourselves better. I guess all the backstory was unnecessary but I wanted you to know how much I mean it when I say THANK YOU.

  • @0ThrowawayAccount0
    @0ThrowawayAccount06 жыл бұрын

    Is no one going to comment on this gorgeous penmanship?

  • @pratham6412

    @pratham6412

    6 жыл бұрын

    0ThrowawayAccount0 the cringe is real

  • @igorz4582

    @igorz4582

    6 жыл бұрын

    whats actual cringe is a kid with a meme name calling a regular compliment cringe for no reason

  • @juniorshakespeen7625

    @juniorshakespeen7625

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was exactly thinking about that!

  • @chopin65

    @chopin65

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure the TA grading these is grateful.

  • @ALLCAPS

    @ALLCAPS

    5 жыл бұрын

    it's hideous.

  • @AndrewDotsonvideos
    @AndrewDotsonvideos6 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that you take the time to show what the course is, and not what the course is like. Too many people are afraid to show a little math. Keep it up!

  • @marcioamaral7511

    @marcioamaral7511

    6 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Dotson Hey there Andrew!

  • @user-sj2vg8hb5q

    @user-sj2vg8hb5q

    6 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Dotson It looks easier than I thought.

  • @jordanl7208
    @jordanl72083 жыл бұрын

    Video from 2 years ago: exists KZread algorithm: *NOW, NOW IS THE TIME*

  • @fvckinfool101
    @fvckinfool1015 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, astronomy(along with cosmology/astrophysics) is the king of science. How rewarding is it to say your job is studying and observing the cosmos, the reason that we are here in the first place!

  • @freddifish4179
    @freddifish41795 жыл бұрын

    This illustrates what I love the most about physics/maths... as long as you have the basic knowledge and are given the formulas it's really not all that complicated... until you step into the realm of theoretical, lol. Love the videos!!!

  • @kingdomscience6480
    @kingdomscience64805 жыл бұрын

    The best way to break-through in math is to Develop a mathematical thinking, rather than just seeing everything as numbers. This is my point to all math neophytes like myself: 1. The orderliness of the Universe bears winess to its mathematical nature. 2. The basis of all experience is the Memory of observable change, therefore involving mathematical Relations, Data recording and Data manipulation. 3. Our world "makes sense" Rationally ( Recurrence) and Or Irrationally (Uncertainty), because there's a basic Cognitive Factor in terms of fluctuating Sequencies and self-revealing Constants we all share with our Universe. 4. Know that Math, just like French or English, is in fact a Language of Thought and Observations, describing and recording Recurrences and predicting or positing the Uncertainties. It can be learnt and developed. 2. You're always using your Math Sense rationally or irrationally to Record and Predict your perceived Data. Obviously our Language of math varies according to the level of knowledge as to how the world works in the scope of Science and What it means from the standpoint of Subjective experience. Lastly, No scientific version of the world is perfect. We're always striving to prove or trancend a theory or a concept that is currently a relevant basis for Observation. As for me, not having been a mathematician, but artistic and more philosophical in my perception, I am going back to the basics and so far so good. Love your videos and Modesty.

  • @missyship4486
    @missyship44864 жыл бұрын

    *Flips first page over* My brain: Aight I am gonna head out...

  • @konradtomkow875
    @konradtomkow8755 жыл бұрын

    Astrophysics is by far the most straight forward branch of physics, at least on an undergrad level

  • @looksmatteronly
    @looksmatteronly6 жыл бұрын

    I find this girl so cute. She is holding the papers like a blessing as if she loves so much astrophysics

  • @Dustin8187
    @Dustin81875 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing! I'm an astrophysics student in Honduras (my native language is Spanish, I apologize for any mistakes in English) and I wish the physics exams in my university were similar to the one shown in the video.

  • @indrolaksono2766
    @indrolaksono27665 жыл бұрын

    And here I am, miscounting changes whenever I buy groceries

  • @FunkL0chx3
    @FunkL0chx35 жыл бұрын

    the 1st question of every phsics test was always so easy and you think everytime you can get a good grade until you read Q2, Q3,..

  • @matthewbarron2888
    @matthewbarron28886 жыл бұрын

    I usually don't comment on videos, but the quality of your videos are greatly appreciated as someone who is looking to graduate soon. Thank you for the analysis and insight into higher education!

  • @hotrokr69
    @hotrokr695 жыл бұрын

    I took astrophysics in a UC school at the undergraduate level. My final exam looked pretty similar to this, a lot of qualitative questions and some algebra. Very little hardcore calculus-based questions. It was honestly much easier than my analytical or quantum mechanics classes.

  • @karimsayed4889
    @karimsayed48895 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the idea of your channel,it's new,simple and to the point and shows us the examination systems in different universities and how exams are supposed to be.

  • @gavinresendiz1025
    @gavinresendiz10254 жыл бұрын

    Gosh her voice sounds so lovely

  • @alexiabrown9604
    @alexiabrown96046 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video! This week I’ve made the decision to pursue astrophysics, which made this video that much more interesting 😃 If you ever do another video on this, I would love to hear the complete question word-for-word as it gives me a different perspective. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @catch.22beats
    @catch.22beats4 жыл бұрын

    * sees physics * Me: Ight imma head out

  • @theweebnoob7999
    @theweebnoob79995 жыл бұрын

    yeah exams be like: Marko walk 2km now calculate the speed of the rocket

  • @loobly
    @loobly5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this, I'm still in high school and I've been wanting to pursue astrophysics for years, but as of late I've been having doubts and such. Knowing some of the concepts that would be taught and tests for those is going to help me decide, I'll probably keep with astrophysics.

  • @maxzolly
    @maxzolly5 жыл бұрын

    As a physics/operational Meteorology major I can assure you that you will have no social life in college

  • @yorgosepya5195
    @yorgosepya51955 жыл бұрын

    Wish I wasn't a complete dork and was actually able to understand a bit of this :'( Space is fascinating

  • @swiftbuddy8878
    @swiftbuddy88785 жыл бұрын

    -YOU LOST ME AT QUESTION 1-

  • @zanerobison2956
    @zanerobison29564 жыл бұрын

    I honestly love your channel, keep up the great work!

  • @IchigoKurosakicool
    @IchigoKurosakicool6 жыл бұрын

    Oh Astrophysics...I'm a medical practitioner soooo...... *ASTROBIOLOGY*

  • @_SaiM_

    @_SaiM_

    6 жыл бұрын

    Satan's Grandchild when we find life in space, soon my friend, astrobiology for life

  • @halleys.comett

    @halleys.comett

    6 жыл бұрын

    "The health and how to take care of a star" or if we find alge you can study it

  • @avy0010

    @avy0010

    5 жыл бұрын

    I like bio and only drawings BC I love drawing 😂

  • @notchskythekidrs3795

    @notchskythekidrs3795

    5 жыл бұрын

    GUYS IT FUCKING EXSISTS... Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary scientific field concerned with the origins, early evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. Astrobiology considers the question of whether extraterrestrial life exists, and how humans can detect it if it does.[2] The term exobiology is similar.[3]

  • @mrx4022
    @mrx40225 жыл бұрын

    I swear I remember High School exam questions being like; John has five apples and he gives three of them to his friend. Calculate the mass of a neutron star.

  • @ericjhoncarlosantos7592
    @ericjhoncarlosantos75925 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this kind of vidoes, you're really helping a lot of people! Bless you!!!

  • @mullahateeq9801
    @mullahateeq98015 жыл бұрын

    Atleast somebody in world are doing better unboxing

  • @Kenster-gn7hv
    @Kenster-gn7hv6 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled across this channel. Great videos! Keep up the good work.

  • @alyssareaves5162
    @alyssareaves51625 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! Currently on my journey to become an Astrophysicist myself.

  • @florencegosselin1924
    @florencegosselin19245 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I watched your video! It helped me learn more about what I'll be able to expect in my major :)

  • @victorvondeathstroke7682
    @victorvondeathstroke76825 жыл бұрын

    When I was younger I wanted to be an astronomer. Then I started watching these videos. Now I have my CDL

  • @tranquilcoast
    @tranquilcoast5 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, I loved my intro to astronomy class last quarter. I’m surprised I recognized what was going on in a few of these questions.

  • @deadastrophysicist3452
    @deadastrophysicist34523 жыл бұрын

    I'm an Astrophysicist myself, and some of these questions are spinning my head. The difference of education is boggling.

  • @Bati_
    @Bati_5 жыл бұрын

    Such a creative way to make high quality videos. Please make a video like that on Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, thanks a lot!

  • @reh331
    @reh3312 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. My background (back in the day) is biochem, and I had my share of physics and math. I've always loved checking out astrophysics. You make it very accessible and enjoyable. Thanks again!

  • @Ace-bh8lm
    @Ace-bh8lm5 жыл бұрын

    bro why am I here

  • @honeymartin9120
    @honeymartin91206 жыл бұрын

    I have no connect with physics because of your vidios I learn and take interest in physics thanks so much for your videos.

  • @collegestudent5614

    @collegestudent5614

    6 жыл бұрын

    Honey Martin If you like math then go for it.

  • @joga4750

    @joga4750

    6 жыл бұрын

    True, but I think they were saying that understanding maths is an essential part of it. Not that it's like a maths degree.

  • @hack45993
    @hack459935 жыл бұрын

    aw man... i remember when i wanted to be an astronaut. But then my math wasn't exceptionally good.

  • @enricouy6530
    @enricouy65305 жыл бұрын

    Wait wtf? You have all the required constants LISTED, you can have 2 FREAKING PAGES of notes with you during the exams AND you just have to apply the formulas/rearrange them!?!? Despite the odds, my idiot self will somehow find a way fail this exam

  • @BangMaster96
    @BangMaster965 жыл бұрын

    So this is what Neil Degrasse Tyson had to go through

  • @xoxoj
    @xoxoj6 жыл бұрын

    Just looking at the test gives me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @ckimpal
    @ckimpal5 жыл бұрын

    One of your best. I think your assessment of studying the way to approach a competition as well as being solid as math is a good assessment of what it takes to compete. When it is difficult to figure out, and we have respectable answers, it is because we have not seen enough of these types of questions. On the answer sheet, that was a nice tribute to someone who contributed a lot, and had dies recently. There always seems to be some unsung hero in the background, to those who have done well in the foreground.

  • @rominamanzano6585
    @rominamanzano65854 жыл бұрын

    I took astrophysics in high school and i confirm.. also it was one of the coolest courses I’ve ever taken in my life

  • @MilanVoorhees
    @MilanVoorhees5 жыл бұрын

    not sure why this was recommended, but CUTE

  • @DanielGonzalezL
    @DanielGonzalezL6 жыл бұрын

    Why do you look worried in all your thumbnails? :(

  • @eggkneel1943

    @eggkneel1943

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lmao with phyics, who wouldn't be.

  • @noahg2

    @noahg2

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Gonzalez it's one of the common symptoms of joining college

  • @guepardiez

    @guepardiez

    6 жыл бұрын

    Her thumb nails got plenty of screen time here, but I can't read any emotion in them.

  • @guepardiez

    @guepardiez

    6 жыл бұрын

    Her thumb nails got plenty of screen time here, but I can't read any emotion in them.

  • @themoribundapathetic4530

    @themoribundapathetic4530

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Gonzalez Physics

  • @nb2393
    @nb23935 жыл бұрын

    You're amazing girl! I loved the topics of your videos, what you're doing here is owesome! 🤘🤘

  • @Tom-oi8fy
    @Tom-oi8fy3 жыл бұрын

    Questions like , Population of earth is 7.6 B Then calculate the population on moon after thanos's snap .

  • @harshwardhanprasad4703
    @harshwardhanprasad47036 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god....thanks...this is just the exam I wanted to see

  • @alex_bernard
    @alex_bernard6 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I have absolutely no idea what’s going on. Let’s try Shakespeare instead!

  • @u.v.s.5583

    @u.v.s.5583

    5 жыл бұрын

    2B or not (2B)?

  • @AntonySimkin
    @AntonySimkin5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I want to start an astrophysics career... You gave me a fist look into it! It was great!

  • @whitetornader
    @whitetornader5 жыл бұрын

    Okay KZread I saw it, you happy?!

  • @anjishnu8643
    @anjishnu86436 жыл бұрын

    Great content! Pursuing my Bachelors degree and having difficulty comprehending the content of a research paper. Wish there was someone like you explaining it too ;)

  • @0peanutman0
    @0peanutman06 жыл бұрын

    Wish i was smart enough to understand this :/ Barely got through my HSC :(

  • @actionjessie

    @actionjessie

    6 жыл бұрын

    0peanutman0 you can do it if you want it. I barely payed attention in high school because i left home early and am possible on the spectrum, but I am enrolled in a Masters of Astro now

  • @CronicasdeSergioVet
    @CronicasdeSergioVet5 жыл бұрын

    You are so intelligent, beautiful, sure of yourself, etc... You are perfect

  • @David-jj7dy
    @David-jj7dy5 жыл бұрын

    How can it be that such an ingenious knowledge and understanding comes from such young individuals. I am so intrigued with these videos for the brightness of intelligence on said exams is explained with such an awesome humble compassionate integrity full of a will and eagerness to teach to others the gift of understanding high math equations. Keep up the fantastic work you are doing.

  • @christianlyons4186
    @christianlyons41866 жыл бұрын

    This is very insightful, I have a big interest in astrophysics and have been able to do a few programs around it. I am majoring in mechanical engineering next year, and I’m debating whether I want to minor in Astro or Cs maybe both. Attending Northeastern university class of 2023, super exciting

  • @vsmioto
    @vsmioto4 жыл бұрын

    2020, someone?

  • @vjlva
    @vjlva5 жыл бұрын

    I used to complain about Biochemistry, but I remember wanting to study something related to Astronomy or Astrophysics but seeing this made me realize that I need to study harder. My respects for every engineer, astronomer, astrophysicist, etc., you work so damn hard! Keep it up!

  • @tombufford8659
    @tombufford86592 жыл бұрын

    I know many people greatly appreciate what you do Toby, though I hope we can see more of you demonstrate onwards from exams !

  • @shantanukawale9127
    @shantanukawale91276 жыл бұрын

    You know it's only by you tht i get enough motivation that i can get a major in physics my physics exam is tommorow please wish me luck

  • @shantanukawale9127

    @shantanukawale9127

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for noticing me😍

  • @lordepixz6364

    @lordepixz6364

    6 жыл бұрын

    how was it?

  • @charmendro

    @charmendro

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hope it went well

  • @shantanukawale9127

    @shantanukawale9127

    6 жыл бұрын

    great

  • @Ryan-co9xc
    @Ryan-co9xc6 жыл бұрын

    Your face as you look at the exam in the thumbnail is the exact face I make when I look at an exam I know I'm about to fail

  • @yobroh0
    @yobroh05 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the insight, much appreciated!!

  • @Incognito1986
    @Incognito19865 жыл бұрын

    *looks at exam "Yeah, screw this!"

  • @StevenSmith68828
    @StevenSmith688286 жыл бұрын

    You should have user submitted tests to see the differences between let's say MIT and x University. It would interesting to see what different professors/universities find important.

  • @andreferreira2693
    @andreferreira26934 жыл бұрын

    Finding this youtube channel was one of the most cool things that happened to me this year. Also I'm kinda surprised about how simple this questins are, even thought this is a undergraduate exame, I have the feeling that I could solve most of them (maybee all) easily and I didn't even get to university yet, just beeing curious about astrophysics.

  • @shaykherenalsayad2541
    @shaykherenalsayad25415 жыл бұрын

    Weird flex but okay

  • @debojyotichakraborty5545
    @debojyotichakraborty55455 жыл бұрын

    Great video... And yes if you could make a video on recent years question papers that would be really helpful

  • @doctormeister4566
    @doctormeister45666 жыл бұрын

    Could you maybe do a video on how magnets really work? Like not just the result but on a quantum mechanical level?

  • @Annapaz25
    @Annapaz254 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you talk! You have an amazing voice and you are so articulate! 👍😉

  • @hamidmohaddes2774
    @hamidmohaddes27745 жыл бұрын

    I found your channel yesterday and i love it keep it up. im a graduate physics student and i can relate to your experiences exactly. Especially those videos of horror stories.😂

  • @freespeechorelse
    @freespeechorelse5 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. I appreciate understanding of physics at various levels.

  • @karhammer
    @karhammer5 жыл бұрын

    It looks scary for sure, but i think that even a regular 100IQ person like most of us could do them if we studied astrophysics. When it comes to finals and stuff... that’s another story.

  • @97657
    @976575 жыл бұрын

    Did not expect the "salty" bit💀

  • @stxdude830
    @stxdude8305 жыл бұрын

    Can listen to your vids all day, awesome videos

  • @edwardhartz1029
    @edwardhartz10294 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for sharing

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