Studies have shown that even good textbook problem solvers may not have a good conceptual understanding of basic physical principles. This limited understanding makes it difficult to solve non-textbook problems and to relate what is learned in the classroom to the outside world. All of these skills require time to develop, and we never seem to have enough time. L ast, but hardly least, is dedicating sufficient time to the study of physics. This adds up to about 15 hours per week for a 5-credit course.
Many students report devoting even more time to the study of physics.
You should be working on your studies every day of the week. A t least as important as quantity is the distribution of time spent studying physics. Due to work or other obligations, many students wait until the weekend to read and do homework. This is a fatal mistake. We cover about a chapter a week, and each chapter builds on the ones before.