Intermediate Physics Books: Mechanics, Electrodynamics for College

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For intermediate college physics, recommended texts include "Classical Mechanics" by Goldstein and Arnold, and "Mechanics" by Marion and Thornton. For electrodynamics, "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths is suggested, while "Classical Electrodynamics" by J.D. Jackson is noted as more advanced. Students should have a solid foundation in Differential and Integral Calculus, as well as Ordinary Differential Equations, to tackle these texts effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Differential and Integral Calculus
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Familiarity with "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Serway and Jewett
  • Basic understanding of classical mechanics concepts
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "Classical Mechanics" by Goldstein and Arnold
  • Study "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths
  • Explore "Classical Electrodynamics" by J.D. Jackson
  • Review "Mechanics" by Marion and Thornton
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Physics majors, undergraduate students preparing for advanced mechanics and electrodynamics courses, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of classical physics concepts.

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What are good intermediate/higher level college physics books are out there for Mechanics and electrodynamics? I am a physics major in an introductory calculus based honors physics class right now(we are using the Serway and jewett text) and want to get a jump start on physics for next year. I intend to do a LOT of reading this summer and need a nice supply of books. Thanks a lot
 
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I didn't really understand how advanced the level of those books must be.On classical mechanics,it can't get "worse" than Goldstein and Arnold (or Marsden).In between to an introductory text is Landau & Lifschitz.
As for CED,maybe u'd like to take a look into Griffiths' book.The "worst" is J.D.Jackson's.


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Marion and Thornton is a undergraduate level mechanics text. Wangsness is about the same level for E&M. If you have worked thru Serway, you have enough background for them if your math skills are up to dat, i.e. Differential and Integral Calculus and ordinary Differential Equations.
 

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