Challenging Algebra based physics

In summary, the conversation is about finding an algebra based physics book with challenging problems to prepare for an upcoming exam in two weeks. The topics needed for the exam include kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, sound, electricity, electromagnetism, light, and optics. The person initially considered using Randy Knight's Physics for scientists and engineers, but then decides to get an older edition of Serway Physics for scientist and engineers which requires less calculus. Another person suggests this book as a good option and recommends it for its well-written content.
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Mastermind01
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Hello,

I'm looking for an algebra based physics book with challenging problems. The reasons is because I'm preparing for an exam (in two weeks time) which will have algebra based physics. Here are the topics:

1. Kinematics
2. Dynamics (Newton's laws, Momentum , Work & Energy)
3. Gravitation
4. Sound (Sound wave , echo)
5. Electricity {Electrostatics (basic) , Circuits (Equivalent resistance)}
6. Electromagnetism {Right hand rule , motors , generators}
7. Light , Optics

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
 
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Never mind. I think I'll use Randy Knight's Physics for scientists and engineers , which seems to use very little calculus (which I'll skip)

Any suggestions are still welcome.
Thanks
 
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I would get an older edition of Serway Physics for scientist and engineers. Little calculus needed (only for a select problems). The calculus starts appearing more in chapter 23. So you can through a full semester of mechanics and thermo/fluid mechanics and get a lot out of the book. The textbook is well written. I dislike Knight's book.
 
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Mastermind01 said:
Never mind. I think I'll use Randy Knight's Physics for scientists and engineers , which seems to use very little calculus (which I'll skip)

Any suggestions are still welcome.
Thanks

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471940003/?tag=pfamazon01-20

This is probably one of the better algebra based physics books. Enjoy.
 

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