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What are the best books to use for preparing for the Physics Olympiad? I have University Physics and Fundamentals of Physics? Which one is better? Thank you!
thrill3rnit3 said:I am also preparing for the Physics Olympiad, so thanks for all the advices.
By the way, how's Fundamentals of Physics? Is it a good book? Does it delve further into theory or is it mostly a problem solving book?
Bright Wang said:It has most of the theory you have to know. But IPhO contest questions are harder, of course. Some of the harder FOP questions are like easiest contest hard part questions. FOP covers first year univeristy physics and that's basicly what you need to know to get into IPhO.
thrill3rnit3 said:How did you do on the test Bright Wang?
Bright Wang said:Really bad. The results didn't come out yet, but I did really bad. Just hoping that I can go to the camp. But for Canada you have to do problem sets (Unless you get top 3) to go to the camp.
What grade are you in?
Bright Wang said:So, I'm going to the training camp. There's a experimental test, how can I prepare of it? Any books on this?
Does it involve calculus? Does the Giancoli book involve calculus?Bright Wang said:Fundamentals of Physics, Irodov's, Feynman lectures and watch MIT lectures, would do.
lesalphae said:Does it involve calculus? Does the Giancoli book involve calculus?
lesalphae said:I guess what I'm trying to say is whether I can understand it without a calculus knowledge. I tried reading the Barron's Physics C study guide and I couldn't understand a thing.
shima said:hello . I'm new member . I am in grade 11 and read FOP unit 1-11 . I can solve national physics olympiad and FOP problems . but difficulty can solve irodovs . can you guid me that what should I do now and what else I have to know ? by the way , in my country , the first stage of exam is on febreury . thank you very much .
Erfan said:Hello everyone.I'm new here! and I do study for the Physics olympiad,too.I have finished all the chapters of FOP.and so I'm studying Classical Mechanic-Daniel Kleppner ,Jerry B. Marion and Electrodynamics-Grifits.But I wanted to ask where can I find national physics questions of USA and China(in english)? I really need them for practice.
The Physics Olympiad is an international competition for high school students that tests their knowledge and problem-solving skills in physics.
The books chosen for the Physics Olympiad are typically selected by a committee of experts in the field of physics. They consider factors such as the relevance of the material, the level of difficulty, and the clarity of explanations when making their selection.
Books for the Physics Olympiad cover a wide range of topics including mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. They may also include practice problems and solutions to help students prepare for the competition.
Yes, there are several recommended books for the Physics Olympiad, including "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Giancoli, "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, and "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick. However, it is important to note that these are just suggestions and students may find other resources that work better for them.
While books are a great resource for studying for the Physics Olympiad, online resources can also be helpful. Some recommended websites include Physics Classroom, Khan Academy, and HyperPhysics. However, it is important to make sure the online resources are reliable and accurate.