Best introductory self-learning physics guide?

[christian0710]

Hi, what would be some of the best self-learning University physics introductor materials, books, (perhaps online video courses) you could recommend? I’ve been looking through the “physics learning materials” where I found some great pdf files/notes, but what would be great is if there actually were a complete course with accompanying books, videos/lectures and homework assignments for each lecture (The complete pack). So the complete (well explained – easy to understand) theory + video +homework (with solutions).

 

[ZapperZ]

Please look at our Math and Science Resource forum.

https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=151

Zz.

 

[ZeroPivot]

"University Physics with Modern Physics" by Young and Freedman is the best book in physics I've seen. It starts from basics works up to modern physics. following the chapters and the explanations problem solving and then solving the questions. it makes you a phenomenal physicist (bach level) if you follow everything i recommend it.

 

[christian0710]

Thank you, I'll get myself a copy of that. That's actually the one the physicists read at my university (I study biology). I also learned about edX today, An amazing free online university course with homework and everything.

 

[Matrix0]

I can recommend some resources that I believe would be helpful for self-learning introductory physics. One option is the OpenStax Physics textbook, which is available for free online and covers a wide range of topics in an easily understandable manner. Another resource is the Khan Academy, which offers video lectures and practice problems for introductory physics. Additionally, MIT OpenCourseWare has a collection of lecture notes, assignments, and exams from their introductory physics courses. These materials can be accessed for free online.

I also recommend looking into Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) such as Coursera or edX, which offer complete courses with video lectures, assignments, and quizzes. These courses often have a structured curriculum and can provide a more comprehensive learning experience.

It's also important to supplement your learning with hands-on activities and experiments. The Physics Classroom and Physics Central both offer interactive simulations and experiments that can help solidify your understanding of key concepts.

In terms of books, I suggest looking into "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick or "University Physics" by Young and Freedman. These textbooks are widely used in university courses and provide a thorough understanding of introductory physics concepts.

Overall, the key to self-learning physics is to have a variety of resources and to actively engage with the material through practice problems and experiments. I hope these recommendations will help you in your self-learning journey.