Good resources to learn physics?

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Hi,

I am a first year college student who is currently taking intro to physics course. With the way this course is designed, it is definitely not beginner friendly as I took physics for two years straight in high school and is still a little confused. To add to injury, I also just bombed my first test. I am determined to understand and improve, regardless of marks. This course is more on the conceptual side and is not calculus related. So far we are dealing with Kinematics and dynamics. Do any of you guys have good resources to recommend along with practice problems that I can solve on my own time?

Any advice is appreciated!
 
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Welcome to PF. :smile:

You will get many other suggestions here in your thread, but have a look at this other thread and the book that the Original Poster (OP) ordered to help them get more comfortable with working introductory Physics problems:
freeswordfish said:
I bought this book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1482086921/?tag=pfamazon01-20 off of Amazon, I'm hoping it can help me.
(click the up-arrow in the post to be taken to the actual post)
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to PF. :smile:

You will get many other suggestions here in your thread, but have a look at this other thread and the book that the Original Poster (OP) ordered to help them get more comfortable with working introductory Physics problems:

(click the up-arrow in the post to be taken to the actual post)
THANK YOU!!! I will most definitely check it out!
 
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1. What are the best online resources for learning physics?

Some of the best online resources for learning physics include Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and Physics Classroom. These websites offer a variety of lessons, videos, and interactive simulations to help you understand the concepts of physics.

2. Are there any recommended textbooks for learning physics?

Some popular textbooks for learning physics include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick, "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, and "Introduction to Classical Mechanics" by David Morin. It is best to consult with your instructor or do some research to find the textbook that best fits your needs.

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