What kind of math is used in Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics?

I am okay in math but not the best.





I am okay in Geometry but strong in Algebra.





I am also very interested in Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics.





What kind of math is employed by the following sciences?





If I am not a super genius in math, is their no hope for me as a Physicist?





And lastly, I am a sophomore in High School. What are some good books to delve more into these sciences?








Thanks!|||From what I've seen, it's more algebra than anything else. Second most common is calculus, then linear algebra (vectors and such), then Partial and Ordinary Differential equations. You'll find bits and pieces from other disciplines of mathematics as well.





You don't have to be a super genius in math to understand these subjects (it certainly wouldn't hurt), or even a regular genius. If it is what you are interested in, I'd say go for it. There are always opportunities to get help if you're struggling.





As far as books go, the work of people like Richard Feynman, Carl Sagan, Brian Greene, George Gamow, and Roger Penrose are good reads.|||*Albert Einstein

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