Best introductory self-learning physics guide?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for self-learning materials in introductory university physics, including books, online courses, and comprehensive resources that combine theory, video lectures, and homework assignments.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a complete package of self-learning materials for university-level physics, including books, videos, and homework assignments.
  • Another participant directs the inquiry to a specific resource forum for math and science materials.
  • A participant recommends "University Physics with Modern Physics" by Young and Freedman as a comprehensive resource that builds from basic concepts to modern physics, suggesting it can significantly enhance understanding if followed thoroughly.
  • A later reply acknowledges the recommendation and mentions that the book is used at their university, along with a discovery of edX as a valuable platform for free online courses that include homework.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on specific resources, but there is no consensus on a singular best approach or material for self-learning physics.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on individual learning preferences and backgrounds, and the effectiveness of the recommended materials may vary based on personal study habits.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-studying physics at a university level, particularly those looking for structured courses and comprehensive materials.

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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).
 
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"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.
 
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.
 

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