I double-majored in mathematics and physics while in college.  Sure, that makes me a geek, but that’s not the point of this post.

There’s a significant difference in the way physicists and mathematicians approach math in general.  Physics by its very nature is pure mathematics, but you’d probably be amazed by the disparate methods practiced.

Chad over at Uncertain Principles has a very interesting discussion about those differences.  I think you’ll find it an engaging read and, hopefully, insightful.