Calculus Based Physics, Need Help

AI Thread Summary
Struggling with calculus-based physics problems, the original poster seeks effective resources beyond their current textbook, "Physics for Scientists and Engineers." Recommendations include the Serway physics book, which is available at lower prices for older editions, and the Feynman Lectures, which provide valuable insights. Additionally, MIT OpenCourseWare's 8.01 offers video lectures and practice exams led by Professor Lewin, proving beneficial for understanding foundational concepts in physics. The discussion highlights the challenge of finding calculus-focused materials, with many online resources leaning towards algebra-based content.
DEdesigns57
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
I am taking my first physics class at school and seem to be having a hard time doing the problems(web assign problems). The course is calculus based which is okay with me because I am in Calc 3. Problem is that I can not find any good Calc based physics resources. My book "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" is not my cup of tea. Anything I find relating to phiscs online is algera based, do you guys have any reosuces, websites, books, or advice for me to understand this subject from a calculus point of view?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
get the physics book by Serway. You can find an older edition online for really cheap.
 
The Feynman lectures??
 
MIT Opencourseware 8.01. Google it. It has video lectures by the wonderful prof. Lewin, including accompanying practice exams and solutions. Ocw is a life saver for some of the "gateway" undergraduate math and physics courses.
 
Webassign is the physics book by serway. I am using it too, not really a big fan of it either.
 

Thread 'My Grade 11 Math mark is eating me alive. What do I do?'

I'm going to make this one quick since I have little time. Background: Throughout my life I have always done good in Math. I almost always received 90%+, and received easily upwards of 95% when I took normal-level HS Math courses. When I took Grade 9 "De-Streamed" Math (All students must take "De-Streamed" in Canada), I initially had 98% until I got very sick and my mark had dropped to 95%. The Physics teachers and Math teachers talked about me as if I were some sort of genius. Then, an...
View full post »

Thread 'What are the best A-Level options for someone wanting to do Physics?'

Bit Britain-specific but I was wondering, what's the best path to take for A-Levels out of the following (I know Y10 seems a bit early to be thinking about A-levels, but my choice will impact what I do this year/ in y11) I (almost) definitely want to do physics at University - so keep that in mind... The subjects that I'm almost definitely going to take are Maths, Further Maths and Physics, and I'm taking a fast track programme which means that I'll be taking AS computer science at the end...
View full post »

Thread 'Hepth programs in Europe'

After a year of thought, I decided to adjust my ratio for applying the US/EU(+UK) schools. I mostly focused on the US schools before, but things are getting complex and I found out that Europe is also a good place to study. I found some institutes that have professors with similar interests. But gaining the information is much harder than US schools (like you have to contact professors in advance etc). For your information, I have B.S. in engineering (low GPA: 3.2/4.0) in Asia - one SCI...
View full post »

Similar threads

Courses Algebra or Calculus based physics to start with?
Replies
5
Views
3K
Studying How Can I Improve My Vector Calculus Skills for Classical Mechanics?
Replies
10
Views
2K
Courses Is there much difference between algebra- and calculus-based physics
Replies
4
Views
4K
Looking for Online Calculus-based Physics Courses with Lab Component
Replies
2
Views
3K
Why Is Calculus Personal for Me?
Replies
4
Views
2K
Courses Should I Retake Physics 1 Before Taking Physics 2 After Learning Calculus?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Courses Ready for Calculus-based Physics?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Is this a good self-study program?
Replies
16
Views
2K
Courses Computer Science Major: Take Calculus-based Physics or Algebra-based?
Replies
6
Views
4K
Courses Taking calculus-based physics vs algebra/trig-based physics
Replies
4
Views
6K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top