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**Newton's Laws**

 * What do you think?**
 * Have a look... dated 20th November 2012**


 * 1. How far is collaboration necessary for developing theories? **
 * Ans- In order to answer this question first the terms "theory" and "collaboration" should be defined. A theory is an explanation for why certain laws exist and can be tested to determine its accuracy. It is a set of statements that describe a group of facts or phenomena and make predictions on the behaviour of the phenomena being dealt with. Collaboration refers to working jointly with one or more people to attain a common goal. This may involve sharing of knowledge and skill and requires leadership so that purpose of working together is successful. **
 * When we look at scientists like Newton and Einstein in general, we see that the theories and laws they have developed are result of individual effort, hard work and skill. They have used their own talent, **


 * 2. To what extent are observations made by other people trusted by scientists for developing their own theories? **
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 * 3. Discuss which learner profile attributes have been inculcated in you in the physics classroom...and how? Which of the ones you have not been able to develop in the physics class and how would you intend to develop that? **


 *  Ans- As an IB physics student, I feel that throughout the past 3 months of first term, I have developed certain profile attributes within me. Firstly, I should mention that I am rapidly learning to become a better thinker, since with the amount of text I need to study to update myself with the class lessons, I needed this quality to perform well in the vigorous class tests and lab experiments we do every week. Side by side, I am more reflective than ever I was in my life, as I think back about the lessons taught in the class and discuss with my classmates to clarify my misconceptions. Also I feel that I have become a better inquirer, since I ask questions to my teacher whenever I do not understand a certain concept, which helps me to progress well with my studies. **


 *  I believe that I have yet to improve to become an "IB Grade-7" Physics student. I need to become more knowledgeable as it will give me a good advantage in understanding concepts very fast. Thus I feel that if I have the opportunity I should study and practice certain chapters in advance. I should learn to take risks because often in tests I am confused with whether or not to progress with the answer I am writing. Self-confidence with a wise risk taking habit will boost my performance in tests. **


 * All these attributes, I believe, will enable me an excellent IB Learner and a very good Physics student. **