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Prepare for the JEE Physics exam with tips on understanding, relating to real life, visual learning, and problem-solving.

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This story is part of Short Wave's series Space Camp about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe. Check out the rest of the series. What does it take to launch into space? Other ...