Classical Mechanics : Taylor or Morin?

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The discussion centers around the choice between Morin and Taylor for undergraduate classical mechanics. Morin is praised for its challenging problems and numerous solved examples, making it suitable for those seeking a deeper understanding, although some find its explanations less accessible than Taylor's. Taylor is noted for being more intuitive and having practical problems, but its questions are considered less instructive compared to Morin's. Users express varying experiences with the difficulty of Morin's problems, with many finding the higher-starred questions particularly tough. Ultimately, both texts are recognized as valuable, with preferences varying based on individual learning styles and needs.
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I would say that Taylor goes way more in depth on the topics but Morin does go into things like Lagrangian mechanics, vibrational modes, and even some introductory general relativity (which is my most favorite subject in all of physics xP).
 
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WannabeNewton said:
I would say that Taylor goes way more in depth on the topics but Morin does go into things like Lagrangian mechanics, vibrational modes, and even some introductory general relativity (which is my most favorite subject in all of physics xP).

At first I read that as "introductory general relativity" is your most favourite subject in all of physics, and I was about to say if what you are interested in is "introductory", then I really wonder what is "advanced general relativity"!
 
  • #33
atyy said:
At first I read that as "introductory general relativity" is your most favourite subject in all of physics, and I was about to say if what you are interested in is "introductory", then I really wonder what is "advanced general relativity"!
lmfao I lol'ed pretty hard at that one
 

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