Help with Solutions for Mechanics Book by Kleppner & Kolenkow

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The discussion centers on the lack of provided solutions for the mechanics textbook "An Introduction to Mechanics" by Kleppner and Kolenkow. The original poster, a high school physics student, expresses frustration over not having access to answers for the exercise problems, which hinders their ability to verify their solutions. Participants emphasize the importance of focusing on problem-solving methods rather than relying solely on answers, suggesting that students should consult teachers for guidance on methodologies.

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I am a high school physics student.I have a textbook on mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow.it's a great book with just one problem.all the exercise problems haven't been provided with an answer .so,it's maddening because i can't know whether my answer is correct.does this book have a solutions book?
 
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Sometimes having solutions aren't the best thing, because people tend to use the answer to figure out what to do. Even when you have answers, you should do the question, get the answer you think and then only look at the answer.

Focus on the method used, or ask your teacher what method to use for a question.
 

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