Classical Mechanics Book Recommendation

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To begin studying Classical Mechanics at an honors third-year BS level in Physics, it's essential to consider your mathematical background and specific interests. Recommendations vary widely based on these factors. Notable textbooks include Shankar, Spivak, Kibble & Berkshire, Morin, Taylor, K&K, Spiegel, and L&L, each catering to different levels of understanding. Exploring Amazon previews of these books can help determine which aligns best with your needs and course requirements.
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How can I start Classical Mechanics, I mean by the help of which book...
 
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At which level?
 
Honours 3rd year level
 
BS in Physics
 
It is hard to recommend anything if you do not provide more information. We do not know what school you go to or what level your BS physics course is. We do not know your mathematical background. We also do not know what your interests are or what exactly you are looking for in a book that your suggested course reading does not already provide. The following are all good books at different levels. See the amazon preview and pick the one that woks for you.
  1. Shankar -https://https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPJGWAK/?tag=pfamazon01-20
  2. Spivak -https://[URL='https://www.amazon.co...on01-20']www.amazon.com/gp/product/0914098322[/URL]
  3. Kibble Birkshire - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1860944353/?tag=pfamazon01-20
  4. Morin -https://[URL='https://www.amazon.co...on01-20']www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521876222[/URL]
  5. Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189138922X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
  6. K&K -https://[URL='https://www.amazon.co...n01-20']www.amazon.com/gp/product/007064778X/[/URL]
  7. Speigel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070602328/?tag=pfamazon01-20
  8. L&L -https://[URL='https://www.amazon.co...on01-20']www.amazon.com/gp/product/0080210228[/URL]
 
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