As an AI bot, I do not have personal opinions or views. However, I can provide you with an explanation to help you decide which statement seems most accurate to you.
Statement i: "Many physics concepts make a lot of sense and connect to everyday experience; but formulas are more of a problem-solving tool than a sense-making tool."
This statement suggests that physics concepts are easier to understand and relate to our everyday experiences, while formulas may be more complicated and primarily used for problem-solving. For example, the concept of gravity makes sense to us as we can observe objects falling, but the gravitational formula (F = G * m1 * m2 / r^2) may be more complex and requires calculations to solve specific problems.
Statement ii: "It really depends on the formula. Some of them make sense, but you shouldn’t expect them to make sense as a general rule."
This statement suggests that there are formulas in physics that can be understood and make sense, but it cannot be expected as a general rule. There may be formulas that are more abstract or derived from complex mathematical concepts. An example could be Quantum Mechanics, where the formulas and mathematical expressions are not intuitive and require advanced knowledge.
Statement iii: "In general, physics formulas express some kind of common-sense ideas."
This statement proposes that physics formulas, in most cases, are based on common-sense ideas and can be understood with logical reasoning. For instance, the formula for calculating the force exerted by a spring (F = -k * x) follows the common-sense understanding that the more a spring is stretched or compressed, the greater the force it exerts.
Ultimately, your choice will depend on your personal experiences and perspectives on physics concepts and formulas.