Chapter 180: Five points deducted from the physics question
His physics grades have always been full marks, so it was expected that he would be able to join the training team this time.
Jiang Maoxuan got the contact information of the girl he liked and couldn't help but chat with her for a long time. Finally, he came to his senses and apologized quickly.
After putting down the phone, Wu Guang came over and said, "Are you satisfied now? I finally added Gu Suyi's contact information."
Jiang Maoxuan raised the corner of his mouth and smiled: "Yeah."
"Isn't the individual recruitment at Hong Kong City University coming up soon? Are you still planning to continue?" Wu Guang asked.
"I know an online friend on LinkedIn. He said that Gu Suyi's goal is Qingdao University. I'm hesitating whether to go to Hong Kong City University or apply to Qingdao University." Jiang Maoxuan looked hesitant.
"Didn't they say that Gu Suyi has a boyfriend? He's in his third year of high school and his family is quite rich."
The smile on Jiang Maoxuan's face faded: "She is still young and can't be counted. Besides, Gu Suyi is such an outstanding person, that man is not worthy of her."
Wu Guang felt that Jiang Maoxuan seemed to be possessed, even though it was only their first meeting.
To be precise, it was the first time that Gu Suyi and Jiang Maoxuan met formally, but Jiang Maoxuan had already met the person he secretly loved in the previous finals.
"Aren't you young too? If you ask me, you should continue studying at Gangcheng University. Gangcheng University is not inferior to Qingdao University. The number of students they recruit from the inland every year is very small, and the scholarships are more generous than Qingdao University. Besides, your family has decided to settle there." Wu Guang patted his shoulder. "First love is always beautiful. Who hasn't had a secret crush when they were young?"
Jiang Maoxuan pushed his hand away, with unspeakable ambition in his eyes.
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It is still a simulated IPhO exam. The first day is theoretical calculation questions, and the second day is experimental questions.
During the experimental questions, Su Yi and Jiang Maoxuan were assigned to the same laboratory.
Then Su Yi realized that Jiang Maoxuan was actually quite tall, at least 1.78 meters tall, but his baby face made her subconsciously think that he was a cute little boy.
Before going to the laboratory, Su Yi carefully checked all the tools. Obviously, she was still frightened by the last time the steel tape measure broke, and there was still a long scar on her arm.
There was still an hour left before the end, when two voices suddenly rang out at the same time:
"Teacher, hand in your paper."
"Teacher, hand in your paper."
It’s Su Yi and Jiang Maoxuan.
The invigilator checked their test papers and confirmed that they had finished, and then they left the examination room one by one.
Su Yi walked slowly with a cane. When she reached the stairs, Jiang Maoxuan walked up to her and said with concern, "Let me help you."
"No, my foot injury is almost healed, but it still hurts a little when I walk." Su Yi said with a smile, "The test questions this time don't seem to be very difficult."
"I think so too. I rarely hand in my paper early, but I was lucky today. I got a similar answer to one of the questions last night, but I just changed the numbers," said Jiang Maoxuan.
Su Yi was surprised: "Where is this video from?"
"Is this a video of a physics teacher that I recommend to you?"
"Okay, thank you."
After walking down from the third floor, Jiang Maoxuan suggested taking her to the library of Nancheng No. 1 Middle School, and Su Yi naturally agreed.
From 60 to 16, Su Yi is still second.
The first place was still the physics genius from Beijing Normal University, who got full marks, but Su Yi fell a little short and was deducted five points.
These two points are deducted based on the steps of the theoretical questions.
Su Yi was a little confused, as her steps were obviously correct.
She took the test paper to ask the physics teacher who led the team, but the physics teacher told her that although her answer to the problem was correct, it did not conform to the conventional thinking of physics, and the steps seemed to use mathematical knowledge.
Su Yi suddenly realized: "But aren't mathematics and physics universal?"
"Physics and mathematics are intertwined, but they are often distinct. I know you're talented in both math and physics, but this is the rule of international competitions. Physics competitions aren't just scored based on the answer; every step must be consistent."
222 couldn't help but pop up: [Although academics require rigor, can't physics be solved using mathematical knowledge?]
Su Yi was also a little confused.
After returning, she couldn't help but consult Professor Wu.
When Professor Wu had some free time, he saw the message Su Yi sent him on his phone and called him.
"Hello, Professor Wu." Su Yi had been waiting for the other party's call, so he answered it as soon as possible.
Professor Wu smiled and asked, "Can't figure it out?"
"I don't understand," Su Yi replied. "My steps were perfectly correct, so why were points deducted? Is physics so rigorous that we can't use other disciplines to solve problems?"
"It's not the rigor of physics, it's the IPhO competition rules that are so strict and rigid. There's nothing wrong with your question, and neither is the teacher. He simply graded you according to the IPhO grading criteria. Have you ever considered that while foreign countries often criticize our country's rigid education system, they too have this problem."
Su Yi frowned and fell into thought.
"Let's talk about the question you lost points on. It's about the law of increasing entropy. What is the law of increasing entropy? It states that the flow of heat from a high-temperature object to a low-temperature object is irreversible..."
This question took half an hour to discuss.
After hanging up the phone, Su Yi felt much more open-minded.
Just then, another strange call came in. It was a local mobile phone number.
Su picked up the call immediately.
"Hello, I'm Gu Suyi."
"I'm Fang Lingyi's mother, Aunt Liu. Su Yi, do you still remember your aunt?" A middle-aged woman's voice came from the phone.
This familiar voice made Su Yi dazed for a moment, and fragments of his past life flashed through his mind.
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