Alternatives to Intro Physics Physics for Scientists -Jewett

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The discussion highlights the search for alternatives to "Intro Physics for Scientists" by Jewett for a community college Calculus/Physics course. Participants suggest "University Physics" by Young and Freedman as a potentially better option, noting its rigorous content and extensive problem sets, although there are concerns about its difficulty for beginners. The availability of solution manuals for "University Physics" is mentioned as a helpful resource. Comparisons indicate that Jewett's textbook may be suitable for those seeking a quicker, less challenging approach. Ultimately, the choice depends on the learner's goals and readiness for more complex material.
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Alternatives to "Intro Physics Physics for Scientists"--Jewett

My community college Calculus/Physics course is going to use this textbook (Intro Physics for Scientists and Engineers). Does anyone have any better textbooks to learn from, either plainly better in the sense that is explains concepts better, or more rigorous, yet still not too hard for a beginner who has only basic calculus and a quarter of basics physics under his belt? I have read awful reviews on amazon, and the reviews on this site range from awful to mediocre, at best.
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Maybe you could consider looking at "University Physics" Young Freedman.
But it's hard to tell wheter that's too difficult or not.
It has got a lot of exercises with answers, solution manuals are also availible with the complete calculation of the answers.
 
This is the book I have already used
http://www.flipkart.com/physics-scientists-engineers-modern-7th/p/itmdytsfn7kxx2gs?pid=9788131514047
(It is also recommended by R. Shankar on Yale Open Physics Course)
All Chapters have not more than 55 questions which are far easier than University Physics.also University Physics has more than 100 Problems in each chapter. So if you are looking for just skip and finish textbook then Jewett is good one in other-ways go with University Physics.
 
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