Alonso & Finn Physics answer key

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the content and utility of the answer key provided in the back of the Alonso & Finn physics textbook, particularly regarding its adequacy for self-study. Participants also compare different editions of the book and their respective features.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the extent of the answers in the back of the book, seeking assurance for self-study purposes.
  • Another participant notes that the book provides answers (but not solutions) to odd-numbered problems, which they consider typical for first-year physics texts.
  • A participant expresses satisfaction with the answer format and confirms their intention to purchase the book, regardless of the edition.
  • There is a question about whether the new version of the book combines topics from the older editions into a single volume.
  • A participant describes their older edition from the 1970s, highlighting differences in page count and content compared to a newer edition listed on Amazon.
  • Another participant mentions that the newer edition includes additional chapters and notes but suggests that the omitted chapters from the older edition are not crucial.
  • A participant confirms their purchase of the last available older edition after receiving a link to it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the nature of the answer key and the differences between editions, but there are varying opinions on the importance of the additional chapters in the newer edition. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the necessity of the omitted chapters.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific editions and their content, which may depend on definitions of what constitutes essential material for study. There are also unresolved questions about the completeness of the answer key for self-study.

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Hey does anyone know how extensive the answers included in the back of the book are? I want to check to ensure its enough for self study. Thanks.
 
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They give the answers (not solutions) to the odd-numbered problems, which I think is normal for first year texts. Anyway, it's an excellent book, so get it anyway. You shouldn't be bothered getting an old edition that suites your pocket.
 
Great, that's good enough for me. Thanks again, ill be sure to buy the book, be it an old or new edition.
 
by the way qspeechc is the new version, the one with all three topics included in one book, the same as the older edition separate books?
 
I have an old one, from the 70's, and it's one book. I have "Physics" and not "Fundamental...". My doesn't seem to be the same as this one on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201565188/?tag=pfamazon01-20
because mine only has about 800 pages, whereas that one has 1000 plus, and ludicrously expensive! They don't seem to list the book I have.

Ah! Yes they do! Get it quick, it's the last one, and cheap too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201002396/?tag=pfamazon01-20

EDIT: the newer one is basically the same as the older one I have, just one or two more chapters, space motion and some other wave topic, radiation I think, and some extra notes. I wouldn't be bothered getting the old one I linked above, the omitted chapters are not important.
 
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Hey thanks a lot for the heads up on amazon! Got me the last one.

BTW Its looks to me that the three separate volumes of "Fundamental..." have been combined into one large textbook called "Physics".
 

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