Choosing a High School Physics Book: Where to Start?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for high school physics books and topics to study after completing a general high school physics course. Participants share their experiences and suggest resources for further learning.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about suitable physics books and starting topics for further study after completing a high school physics class.
  • Another participant suggests "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday/Resnick, conditional on having completed Calculus in high school.
  • A different participant recommends "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene, expressing a personal enthusiasm for the book and mentioning related media available for viewing.
  • One participant requests additional topics for study beyond the initial suggestions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a single recommended book or topic, as multiple suggestions and requests for further input are present.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on prior knowledge, such as the completion of Calculus, which may limit their applicability to all participants.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students seeking guidance on physics resources and topics for further study, as well as educators looking for book recommendations for their students.

JWHooper
Hi,

I just took high school physics class last year (motion, fluids, magnetism, electricity... I hope you assume the general high school physics topics). I don't know what physics book that I should buy and read. Can anyone give me the topic that I should start working on?


Thanks,
J.
 
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JWHooper said:
Hi,

I just took high school physics class last year (motion, fluids, magnetism, electricity... I hope you assume the general high school physics topics). I don't know what physics book that I should buy and read. Can anyone give me the topic that I should start working on?


Thanks,
J.

If you've done Calculus in high school then "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday/Resnick.
 
Thanks.
 
Just in case, can anyone else give more topics that I can study?
 
"The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene is brilliant. That's what's gotten me, hook line and sinker, into physics.

There's also a NOVA program based on the book, you can find the DVDs on Amazon or Netflix, or you can stream it off of NOVA's site.
 

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