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Asymptotic Behavior in High School Physics: physics 1 insights and discussions

Kyle Kou Yuchang, Paul Zhang Yixing, Victor Wang Shuang

arXiv (Cornell University) | May 28, 2026

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Asymptotic analysis provides powerful insights into physical systems by examining their behavior in limiting cases. This paper explores how extending this advanced methodology to high school physics education can deepen conceptual understanding of fundamental topics. Through two carefully selected case studies -- multi-ball collisions and internal resistance in circuits -- we demonstrate how asymptotic approaches offer: Intuitive physical interpretations beyond standard derivations Resolution of conceptual paradoxes through limit analysis Connections between elementary and advanced physics concepts. Our analysis reveals that asymptotic methods help students develop stronger physical intuition while preparing them for more advanced studies. By examining boundary behaviors in collision dynamics and circuit theory, we show how these techniques transform abstract equations into tangible physical understanding, suggesting valuable applications across the high school physics curriculum.

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@article{Yuchang2026Asymptotic,
  title = {Asymptotic Behavior in High School Physics: physics 1 insights and discussions},
  author = {Kyle Kou Yuchang and Paul Zhang Yixing and Victor Wang Shuang},
  journal = {arXiv (Cornell University)},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2605.29261},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2605.29261}
}

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