AP Physics Books: Problem and Solution Recommendations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for AP Physics books that include problems and detailed solutions. Participants share their experiences with various texts suitable for high school students preparing for AP Physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests "Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Physics" as a resource.
  • Another participant recalls using a book by Serway, noting that while it has good problems, the solution manual must be purchased separately.
  • A different participant recommends Saraeva's "Selected Problems in Elementar Physics," describing it as having many problems with detailed solutions, although it is noted to be at an Olympics level of difficulty.
  • Several participants request ISBN numbers or links for the recommended books to facilitate finding them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varied preferences for different books, indicating no consensus on a single best recommendation. Multiple competing views on suitable texts remain.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on individual learning styles and the level of challenge desired, as noted with the mention of "Olympics level physics" in relation to Saraeva's book.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students preparing for AP Physics, educators seeking resources for students, and individuals looking for problem-solving practice in physics.

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I'm currently a student in high school taking AP Physics and I'm interested in a book that would contain problems and detailed solutions to each problem. Please give me some recommendations to what book(s) I should look into.
 
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Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Physics
 
I remember using a book by Serway, it had nice problems. The solution manual is an extra book, so you'll have to buy it separately.
 
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thank you for the suggestion.. )
 
I have used Saraeva's "Selected Problems in Elementar Physics" in High School. It's an awesome book with lots of problems and all of them have a very detailed solution. It's Olympics level physics, though, but I do recommend if you want to spend a little more time thinking.
 
Can someone please give me the ISBN or a link for the Saraeva's "Selected Problems in Elementar Physics."
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Can you please give me the ISBN for the books you mentioned.
 

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