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I need a recommendation on a good second level college physics textbook. Pretty much any price range is fine. Also, i would like a recommendation for a good first semester Calculus book. Thanks to all who help out!
gr3gg0r said:Thanks Eratosthenes, i looked into both of those books (Stewart's Calculus Early Transcendentals 5th Edition, & Michael Spivak's Calculus). I'm kind of leaning towards Spivak's book after reading reviews on amazon.com. I plan on using it for self study, so I'm a little hesitant since you said that may not be a good idea with this book.
Does anyone else have any suggestions or comments about either of these books? or any others? Thanks!
ramollari said:Ohanian is also a pretty good calculus based Physics book.
University Physics from Hugh Young is exhaustive covering in depth almost all topics. I think this was mentioned earlier (Sears and Zemanswki).
If you're cheap, like me, go out and buy Schaum's Outline of Physics for Scientists and Engineers and Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics.gr3gg0r said:I need a recommendation on a good second level college physics textbook. Pretty much any price range is fine. Also, i would like a recommendation for a good first semester Calculus book. Thanks to all who help out!
The top recommended college physics textbooks are "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, and "College Physics" by Serway and Vuille. The top recommended calculus textbooks are "Calculus: Early Transcendentals" by Stewart, "Calculus" by Larson and Edwards, and "Calculus: A Complete Course" by Adams, Essex, and Davis.
Yes, there are several affordable options for college physics and calculus textbooks. Some options include purchasing used textbooks, renting textbooks, or purchasing digital versions of the textbooks. Additionally, some textbooks offer an international edition at a lower cost.
These textbooks are considered the top recommendations based on their comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, clear explanations, and helpful practice problems and examples. They also have a good balance of theory and application, making them suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
Yes, many of these textbooks have newer editions available. However, the content and concepts covered in the older editions are still relevant and useful for learning. It is recommended to check with the instructor or syllabus to see if a newer edition is required for the course.
Yes, these textbooks can be used for self-study. They are designed to be comprehensive and easy to follow, making them suitable for independent learning. However, it is recommended to also use additional resources such as online tutorials or study guides to supplement the textbook learning.