Prof Phy is the world’s most advanced and accurate math and physics helper. Watch the Phy demo below or keep reading to see how Phy compares to GPT 3.5.
Chat GPT 3.5 vs Phy v8
While Chat GPT 3.5 is excellent for general questions, Phy excels in answering Physics and math questions.
Additionally, Phy adapts to your learning style over time, can analyze handwriting in images, and is fully integrated in UBQ to accelerate your learning pace.
| Feature | Phy v8 | GPT 3.5 |
| Cost | Free Tier; Paid Tier | Free |
| Capability | Fined Tuned for Physics and Math. | Generalized help. |
| Preformace | Accuracy of answers > 80% | Accuracy of answers > 65% |
| Graphing | Diagrams and Graphing (Coming Soon) | None |
| Adaptability | Adapts to your learning style. | None |
| Chat History | No need create “new chats.” Phy remembers everything you give it. | Start a new chat or continue in the same chat. |
| Image Recognition | Yes. Can analyze your written responses, diagrams etc. | None |
| Audio | Phy voice (coming soon). | Voice Input and Output |
| Speed | 15-30 seconds per completed responses. | 20-45 seconds per completed response. |
| Ecosystem Learning | Keeps you on track (daily personalized emails sent to your inbox from Phy coming soon) + daily action plans and suggested problems. | None. |
Phy’s Expertise: A Trio of Question Types and More
When it comes to UBQ, Phy specializes in assisting with three types of questions :
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Free Response Questions (FRQ)
- General Questions (GQ)
You can find over 1000+ of these questions on UBQ.
AND if you need to give Phy your own questions, please use the general Phy interface here. You can upload images or type out your question.
This AI Physics tutor can truly do it all.
Interactive Learning with Phy
Phy understands your questions and responses, even the implicit ones.
For instance, if your answer is [katex] 2\pi \sqrt{4x^2} [/katex], simply input it as “2 pi times root 4x squared” and it will know what your mean.
Phy’s intuitive understanding enhances the interaction beyond typical AI tutors.
Phy also tracks your progress so that way it can give you personalized recommendations on how and what to study for your upcoming exam.
It’s truly your personal AI Physics Tutor.
Images
You can upload pictures for Phy to analyze.
And yes, Phy can understand your handwriting, grade your homework. This is ideal for questions that involve a lot of equations and variables that can’t be easily typed out.
Phy Pro users can upload unlimited images and can take pictures directly from a phone.
Processing time takes ~15 seconds. The bigger the image size the longer Phy takes to analyze it. Crop the photo before hand for even faster analysis.
Smart Actions
Smart actions is a helpful new tool introduced in Version 7.1.
After Phy generates a response it will follow up with 7-10 different smart actions, including:
- New-Question – Tells Phy that you are ready to move on to the next questions (also speeds up response times by 40%).
- Simplify – Condenses the working.
- Expand – Explains further and in more detail.
- Analogize – Explains using a analogy. Helpful for understanding complex concepts.
- Example – Gives an example of the concept at hand
- Answer – Quickly evaluates the working if Phy hasn’t already done so.
- Generate – Create similar practice questions based of the most recent one solved or topic at hand.
After Phy responds feel free to select your smart action of choice. Before clicking “send” you can also add more images and or add something to the chat box.
In-Depth Free Response Question Support
To work on an FRQ, choose one from our Ultimate Bank of Questions (UBQ), solve it, and input your answer.
Don’t feel like typing answers? Simply upload a screenshot or image of your working directly into the chat box! Phy will intelligently read your hand writing and evaluate your responses.
Your FRQ responses are evaluated based on:
- Standard FRQ guidelines and practices
- Correctness as verified by Nerd-Notes
- Overall accuracy
Got a question incorrect? Phy will provide detailed feedback based on your response to help you understand and improve on your mistakes.
Guidance on MCQs and GQs
Unlike FRQs, MCQs and GQs are more about understanding concepts than grading.
Phy can clarify, guide, and engage in problem-solving discussions for these types of questions. Feel free to ask Phy anything, like:
- Clarifications on the answers
- Step by step problem-solving guidance
- Simple explanations of complex concepts
- Alternate problem-solving methods
- Simplified explanations of answers
For example, ask Phy:
“Please clarify step 4 of the explanation, and why the answer is (a) rather than (c). And also explain how x affects y.”
Phy’s Response Time
Phy’s response times can vary from 10 to 30 seconds.
The complexity and length of your question will affect the times. Pictures usually take a little longer to process.
Bear with Phy as it learns and improves!
The Future of Phy: Faster, More Interactive, and Feature-Rich
UPDATE April 2024 – Due to a high volume of messaging being sent (almost 1k/day) I’ve restricted the free tier down to 20 messages.
Phy is currently free for all students, with all costs taken care of by nerd-notes.com. We’re actively working to enhance Phy’s response times and introduce new features, including:
- Chat history and notes
- Progress emails from Phy
- Grade tracking and student analytics
- Global stats and leaderboards
- Phy for Educators
Stay tuned for these exciting updates.
You can also learn more about Phy here.
