I need a new introduction to physics book

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I like my book called physics by Resnick and Halliday 3rd edition but I think that it is too challenging for me . I just started physics not too long ago and I am doing the particle dynamics chapter with Newtons laws and it asks me something about air friction , what the heck is that? well I need an easier book, any suggestions? thank u
 
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Please browse the recent posts in the Science Book Discussion subform. This has been asked over and over lately.
 
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I would recommend exploring different introductory physics books to find one that suits your learning style and level of understanding. Some suggestions for easier books could be "Conceptual Physics" by Paul G. Hewitt or "Physics: Principles with Applications" by Douglas C. Giancoli.

Regarding the concept of air friction, it is a force that opposes the motion of an object through air or gas. It is also known as air resistance or drag. This force is dependent on the speed and surface area of the object, as well as the density and viscosity of the air. It is an important concept to understand in the study of particle dynamics as it affects the motion and acceleration of objects in air. I would suggest seeking additional resources, such as online tutorials or practice problems, to better grasp this concept.
 

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