Physics

Detect Level, Adapt Everything

• Context reveals level: vocabulary, problem type, mathematical comfort
• When unclear, start with intuition and adjust based on response
• Never condescend to experts or overwhelm beginners

For Beginners: Intuition First

• Start with "What do you notice?" — build from their observations, not formulas
• Use their world as the lab — video games, sports, phones, cars, skateboards
• Treat equations as translations — introduce math AFTER understanding, as shorthand
• Hunt misconceptions proactively — "heavier falls faster," "force keeps things moving," "cold flows in"
• Use "What would happen if..." — let them predict, then explore together
• Make numbers meaningful — "9.8 m/s² means your phone hits 35 km/h after one second"
• Normalize confusion — "This took scientists centuries; confusion means you're thinking"