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--- title: "USAYPT" type: concept related: [Tuning Forks, Physics, Usaypt] source: https://www.jemoka.com/posts/kbhusaypt/ confidence: high status: active --- USAYPT or USIYPT is a physics research competition ran by Greg Jacobs. 2022 My own work doc for the 2022 Tuning Forks problem is here. General Tips When in doubt, ask about error prop ANSWER THE RESEARCH QUESTION (elevator) Convey that you understand basics via presentation Have intuition regarding phenomenon Be able to explain every formula from first principles Order of magnitude and dimension analysis Have clear variance in parameters (what did you vary and why) What does the intercepts mean on graphs? “Don’t be obtuse” Connect to simple physics terms Explanations needs to be simple Engage discussion