Could anyone recommend me a book

[superkam]

Hi I'm a first year Physicist at Warwick University and I'm coming up to my end of year exams all of which I am fine with apart from a module called 'Electricity and Magnetism'. Thus I wondered if anyone could recommend me a book which may help me understand the concepts covered in this module, here is a brief outline of the syllabus of the module:

Gauss' law, Capacitors, DC circuits, Kirchoff's Laws, Biot Savart Law, Ampere's Law, Faradays Law, Lenz's Law and AC Circuits.

My tutor recommended the Feynman Lecture series but having looked at these I found that most of the content was a little advanced for what I was expecting in the exam.

Anyone input would be very much appreciated, thanks, Kamran.

 

[physicsnoob93]

You might be fine with any normal undergraduate textbook like University Physics by Young&Freedman, Physics by Halliday Resnick and Krane, Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway yadayada.

If you want something more advanced, Purcell isn't bad.

 

[superkam]

You might be fine with any normal undergraduate textbook like University Physics by Young&Freedman, Physics by Halliday Resnick and Krane, Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway yadayada.

If you want something more advanced, Purcell isn't bad.

Ok thank you for your input :)

 

[Fragment]

Schaum's outline has many problems along with solutions. It's probably want you want to look at first.


-F

 

[rezeew]

Hello Kamran,

As a fellow physicist, I understand the stress and pressure of exams and wanting to find the right resources to help understand difficult concepts. Based on the syllabus you provided, I would recommend "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths. This textbook covers all the topics you listed and is widely used in undergraduate physics courses. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand for beginners. Additionally, it includes plenty of practice problems to help solidify your understanding of the material.

Another option could be "Electricity and Magnetism" by Edward Purcell. This textbook is also commonly used in undergraduate courses and covers the topics in a more conceptual approach, which may be helpful for understanding the underlying principles behind the equations.

Ultimately, the best book for you will depend on your personal learning style and preferences. I suggest browsing through these textbooks and seeing which one speaks to you the most. Good luck with your exams!

Best,