Best books of calculus based physics

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The discussion centers on the evaluation of calculus-based physics textbooks, particularly "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" (8th ed.) by Serway and Jewett. Participants recommend "An Introduction to Mechanics" by Kleppner and Kolenkow as a superior foundational text, especially when paired with Morin's Mechanics for deeper understanding. The consensus indicates that while Serway and Jewett's book is suitable for introductory courses, it lacks rigor and depth compared to Kleppner's work. For advanced study, a combination of Kleppner, Griffiths' Electrodynamics, and Krane's Modern Physics is suggested.

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  • Understanding of calculus and its applications in physics
  • Familiarity with basic physics concepts and terminology
  • Knowledge of mechanics and electrodynamics
  • Ability to analyze and solve physics problems rigorously
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  • Explore "An Introduction to Mechanics" by Kleppner and Kolenkow
  • Study "Morin's Mechanics" for advanced problem-solving techniques
  • Research "Griffiths' Electrodynamics" for a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic theory
  • Investigate "Krane's Modern Physics" for insights into contemporary physics topics
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Hi everyone, I just bought Physics for Scientists and Engineers 8th ed by serway and jewett, is it a good textbook for calculus based physics since I'm a student of physics at university ?
Which is the best calculus based physics textbook ?
I'm a student who wants to master even the proofs and understand the meaning of each integral etc... please give me some advice!

Thank You
 
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An Introduction to Mechanics - Kleppner and Kolenkow is a brilliant intro book and supplementing it with Morin's Mechanics book will take you places =D. I haven't heard of the one you mentioned but if it's intro physics for engineers I would place my bets that it is not rigorous and just contains rote calculations.
 
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An Introduction to Mechanics - Kleppner and Kolenkow is a brilliant intro book and supplementing it with Morin's Mechanics book will take you places =D. I haven't heard of the one you mentioned but if it's intro physics for engineers I would place my bets that it is not rigorous and just contains rote calculations.
Kleppner is a fantastic text.

I did not discover it until after I finished upper division mechanics and it was still a great text.
 
Thank you very much, anyway this is the book i was talking about, that i just bought, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1439048452/?tag=pfamazon01-20 can you give me a comment?
 
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Physics For Scientist and Engineers by Serway-Jewet is an Intro book of Physics at level of University Physics by Sears and Zemanasky having very low amount of Exercise questions, One of the same titled book is by Ginacoli having low theory more exercises.
Anyway if you want to go beyond that book then Kleppnar Mechanics + Griffiths Electrodynamics and Krane Modern Phyusics is a great combination.
 
ok the OP needs to understand that Kleppner is a more advanced book than Serway, Serway is what I use and it is for a non-honors intro physics sequence and it gets the job done.
 
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