Book Question (Practice/Exercise/Workbook/Problems on Basic Physics)

In summary, the conversation discusses the search for a basic physics book with workbook and answer solutions, from popular publishers such as McGraw-Hill, John Wiley, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Brooks Cole, and Cengage Learning. While Schaums Outline is frequently recommended, it is not from a famous publisher and the quality may not be guaranteed. The conversation also mentions the dislike for the Schaums series and suggests considering Irodov's classic, despite its lack of fully solved problems.
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Can someone please tell me what basic physics book for workbook/problem/exercises with answers/solutions is best for beginner. I am looking for book with famous publishers such as McGraw-Hill, John Wiley, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Brooks Cole, Cengage Learning and so on. Thank you.
 
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If calculus based physics. One of the books that is frequently recommended is Schaums Outline https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071763465/?tag=pfamazon01-20.

However, it is not from a famous publisher... Just be aware that, just because a book is published by one of the major book publishers, it does not mean its a quality material...
 
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I don't like schaums series, is there any another book?
 
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What's wrong with Irodov's classic? The fact that it doesn't have fully solved problems?
 

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Book questions on basic physics serve as practice exercises and problems for students to apply their understanding of fundamental concepts and principles in physics. They are designed to help students improve their problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of the subject.

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3. Are book questions on basic physics similar to exam questions?

Book questions on basic physics may have a similar format or level of difficulty to exam questions, but they are not exactly the same. These questions are meant to be used as practice and may cover a wider range of topics than what will be tested on an exam.

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