What's a recommended online book for studying analysis for the Physics Olympiad?

In summary, the conversation discusses the search for a good online book to study analysis, specifically integrals, derivatives, and differential calculus for the purpose of preparing for a Physics Olympiad. The distinction between the European and American usage of the term "analysis" is mentioned, with "analysis" typically referring to the theory behind Calculus in the United States. A helpful resource, "Calculus Made Easy," is recommended for further study.
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Hi, I am looking for a good online book in order to study analysis..
I haven't studied it at school, but I think that it will be useful during Physics Olympiad..
So what do you suggest me doing?
 
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First, I think you need to specify exactly what you mean by "analysis".

In Europe, "analysis" is often used to mean "Calculus" and since you refer to it helping with a Physics Olympiad, that may be what you mean. In the United States "analysis" more often refers to the theory behind Calculus and so is much deeper (typically an upper class university course). Parts of it could be helpful in physics but much less directly than Calculus.
 
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Sorry, I mean integrals and derivates and differential calculus.
 

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