Books that teach classical mechanics through a discourse method

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This discussion focuses on finding books that teach classical mechanics through a discourse method, emphasizing the importance of engaging questions and theoretical exploration. Participants recommend "An Introduction to Mechanics" by Kleppner and Kolenkow for its clear explanations and challenging problems. Additionally, suggestions include Galileo's "Discorsi" and the Feynman Lectures for their conversational style and interesting problem posing. The conversation highlights a preference for books that deviate from traditional textbook formats, seeking a more stimulating approach to learning physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of calculus, including integration and differentiation.
  • Familiarity with classical mechanics concepts.
  • Interest in theoretical physics and problem-solving techniques.
  • Experience with engaging educational methods, such as discourse-based learning.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Galileo's Discorsi" for its discourse method in teaching physics.
  • Explore the Feynman Lectures for a conversational approach to classical mechanics.
  • Investigate "Thinking Physics" by Lewis Carroll Epstein for puzzle-based learning.
  • Look into "Puzzles of Physics" for engaging problem-solving exercises.
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Students of physics, educators seeking innovative teaching methods, and anyone interested in a more engaging approach to learning classical mechanics.

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Books that teaches classical mechanics through a discourse method ie asking interesting questions and answering them maybe a similar one to
Understanding Basic Chemistry Through Problem Solving: The Learner's Approach
Book by Jeanne Tan and Kim Seng Chan. Not exactly asking numerical questions but interesting curious theoretical questions and answering them

Please don't recommend tarasov's book they don't ask interesting questions
 
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Thank you for the suggestion,I don't understand where this book has interesting questions this book is similar to other standard college books maybe the theory is simple but i was searching for one similar to
V. N. Lange

Physical Paradoxes and Sophisms pls suggest if u know of any similar one's​

 
Viishnuuu said:
Thank you for the suggestion,I don't understand where this book has interesting questions this book is similar to other standard college books maybe the theory is simple but i was searching for one similar to
V. N. Lange

Physical Paradoxes and Sophisms pls suggest if u know of any similar one's​

What is your background Viishnuuu?
From your previous activity, I think you are studying physics for fun. Right? Why not take a step forward and study REAL physics? What it all takes is to know basic integration and differentiation. You will never know the real beauty of physics if you don't study it in natural way
 
Hm, the first thing coming to mind is Galileo's "Discorsi" :-).
 
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Ganesh Mammu said:
What is your background Viishnuuu?
From your previous activity, I think you are studying physics for fun. Right? Why not take a step forward and study REAL physics? What it all takes is to know basic integration and differentiation. You will never know the real beauty of physics if you don't study it in natural way
To be frank with you I never liked physics or may I should reprase it as I never liked the way it was taught in school just repeating useless vocabulary for 2-3 years and I am fed up of this standard way physics is taught in school so I thought of studying it in the most natural way possible ie by inducing one of man's most basic Instinct ie by asking good questions about the physical world and searching for good books from experienced people like you and well here I am
 
vanhees71 said:
Hm, the first thing coming to mind is Galileo's "Discorsi" :-).
Please don't reply for the sake of replying 🙏🙏🙏🙏, don't troll bro🙏🙏
 
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Viishnuuu said:
To be frank with you I never liked physics or may I should reprase it as I never liked the way it was taught in school just repeating useless vocabulary for 2-3 years and I am fed up of this standard way physics is taught in school so I thought of studying it in the most natural way possible ie by inducing one of man's most basic Instinct ie by asking good questions about the physical world and searching for good books from experienced people like you and well here I am
If you are studying in this way for your curiosity, then it's okay. There are many pop science authors to help you. But if you are physics or math student, then I strongly discourage that. However a quick Google search gave me thousands of results but this one looks interesting:-
https://books.google.co.in/books?id...CAIQAw#v=onepage&q=puzzles of physics&f=false
 
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Ganesh Mammu said:
If you are studying in this way for your curiosity, then it's okay. There are many pop science authors to help you. But if you are physics or math student, then I strongly discourage that. However a quick Google search gave me thousands of results but this one looks interesting:-
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=hcFFoct2JAEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=puzzles+of+physics&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjR0-XK0N3yAhWb7HMBHVg8By84ChDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=puzzles of physics&f=false
Please just to know but why do you discourage it and thank you for your suggestions
 
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How do you distinguish the example problems solved in a standard physics textbook from what you are looking for? In general, "interesting" is not a good proxy for what will teach you the skills to solve problems yourself.

Maybe the Feynman lectures would suit your purpose. They are kind of "chatty" and Feynman usually poses interesting problems.
 
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I am searching for great puzzle websites or puzzle books on classical mechanics maybe similar one's to VN Lange puzzles and sophisms book or Thinking physics by Lewis Carroll Epstein puzzle book and please don't recommend from Google searches I have done a ton of that only recommend if you have used it or feel it's as good as the above mentioned one's it's a request 🙏🙏😁😅

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