Can anyoneone recommend a good self-teaching/review Physics book

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Recommendations for self-teaching physics books include Paul G. Hewitt's "Conceptual Physics," which is praised for its clear explanations and is suitable for both high school and college levels. Lewis Epstein's "Thinking Physics" is also suggested for its unique approach of posing questions first to enhance understanding. While the Feynman Lectures are highly regarded, they are considered challenging for beginners and may not be ideal for those new to the subject. The discussion highlights the need for a resource that balances textbook rigor with review-style clarity, especially for preparing for the AP Physics exam. Overall, participants emphasize the importance of clear explanations and conceptual understanding in selecting a physics book.
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Can anyoneone recommend a good self-teaching/review Physics book. I've read reviews on several books such as Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher (Helix Book) and Feynman Lectures On Physics (3 Volume Set)
who have generally revieved rave reviews. But as of late these particular books have been receiving mixed reviews by readers. I am looking for a book that clearly defines and explains concepts and equations... The reason that I am asking you all for your advice is mainly for the reason that I took Physics last school year in 11th grade and I would like to take the AP Physics exam in my senior year without taking an AP physics course. I am sort of looking for a book that is a mix between a physics textbook and the Princeton Review AP Physics review book.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
 
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There's a thread just like this somewhere. If you take the time to look you'll be rewarded w/ plenty of good suggestions. I remember one poster came up w/ a free online textbook you can just download and print. I always recommend Paul G. Hewitt's Conceptual Physics, it comes in both high school(mostly concept based) and college versions (concepts and IMO plenty of math for a HS exam). It's not going to get you a PhD but it's really good if you're trying to teach yourself, very clear explanations IMO.

Another good one for concepts that I liked was Lewis Epstein's Thinking Physics which teaches the best way I know, by asking questions 1st. Why not just take the course? Good luck.
 
Feynman Lectures!
 
Originally posted by arcnets
Feynman Lectures!

Not for someone who wants to learn the subject. Those are good for those who already know physics since they are exceptionally hard to follow from an intro standpoint - even from an advanced standpoint sometimes.

Pete
 

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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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