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How often do physics PhD students fail their qualifying exams?
Wow, that's higher than I expected. Is there anything that particularly trips students up on these exams?
From what I understand, the exams can cover a wide range of topics, from quantum mechanics to statistical mechanics, and students are often required to demonstrate their ability to solve complex problems in a limited amount of time. So it's possible that some students struggle with certain areas more than others.