Im searching for some physics books

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The discussion centers on self-learning physics through recommended textbooks and resources. Key suggestions include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, which requires basic calculus knowledge, and "Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics" for applications in mechanics. Additionally, A. P. French's texts on Newtonian Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves, Special Relativity, and Quantum Physics are highlighted as valuable resources. The older editions of "Physics" from 1966-67 are preferred over the latest version of "Fundamentals."

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic calculus knowledge
  • Algebra proficiency
  • Familiarity with university-level physics concepts
  • Understanding of mechanics applications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
  • Explore "Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics"
  • Investigate A. P. French's texts on Newtonian Mechanics and Quantum Physics
  • Look for older editions of physics textbooks from 1966-67
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Self-learners in physics, students transitioning from high school to university-level physics, and anyone seeking structured learning through textbooks.

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I finished school lately and i wan't to learn physics by myself.
im looking for good physics book's, sites where i can find physics tutorials in university level or even more, can you give me some ideas for book's or sites like that?
i wan't to learn this with order, and not to jump from thing to thing and that's why i am searching more for books that sites.
 
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as i can see you all are very familiar with many physics books:P
 
What's the last math course you took?
I don't know about online sites being all that good, but you should definitely take a look at the textbook "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday/Resnick/Walker.
The new edition requires that you have very basic calculus knowledge.
It's pretty awesome to say the least. :)
Also, if you're interested in applications of mechanics, Schaum's outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics is definitely worth the buy.
But yeah, these books require that you atleast be comfortable with algebra and familiar with calculus.
 
Check out some of the other threads in this section. There was just a recent thread on physics books here, so maybe folks are tired of the subject.

To those listed there, I'd add A. P. French's texts Newtonian Mechanics and Vibrations and Waves. He also did one on Special Relativity and another on Quantum Physics, which I haven't seen in a while.
 
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Don't get Fundamentals if you can help it. Get the older 66-67 editions in two volumes titled simply Physics.
 

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