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AstroZombie
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I am currently working through Serway’s Physics for scientists and engineers and the book seems to be fine, but the math does not seem to be calculus based. There are very few problems that incorporate anything more sophisticated than trig or vectors. I am currently in chapter 8.
I am wondering if this is common for all introductory physics texts?
Also, as the title asks, is Physics by Alonso and Finn more mathematically demanding, and therefore a better text to learn introductory physics from?(i.e. Will better prepare a student for junior/senior level physics courses.)
Or is it better to develop physical intuition and not be too concerned with the math at this point?
Also I realize chapter 8 may be too early to tell and if this is the case just let me know and that will be the end of it. I just want to learn from the best materials available to me so I can best be prepared for upper division courses.
Thank you for any advice in advance,
AZ
I am wondering if this is common for all introductory physics texts?
Also, as the title asks, is Physics by Alonso and Finn more mathematically demanding, and therefore a better text to learn introductory physics from?(i.e. Will better prepare a student for junior/senior level physics courses.)
Or is it better to develop physical intuition and not be too concerned with the math at this point?
Also I realize chapter 8 may be too early to tell and if this is the case just let me know and that will be the end of it. I just want to learn from the best materials available to me so I can best be prepared for upper division courses.
Thank you for any advice in advance,
AZ