| Pitfall | Consequence | Solution | |--------|------------|----------| | Reading before trying | False sense of understanding | Use the 5-step protocol above | | Copying without thinking | No retention | Write solutions in your own words | | Skipping “easy” problems | Gaps in fundamentals | Work through B and C grade questions too | | Ignoring units in solutions | Errors in exams | Always track units step by step | | Using only one source | Reinforced misconceptions | Compare two different worked solutions |
: Capacitance, electromagnetism, and the inverse square law. Where to Find Worked Solutions