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Natasha Rivol
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Hello. Can i know which reference book is the best for physics? I am a foundation in science student
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying the best reference book for physics suitable for foundation in science students. The scope includes general physics concepts and potential recommendations for introductory texts.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks for recommendations on the best physics reference book for foundation in science students.
- Another participant inquires about the educational level and specific areas of physics being studied by the original poster.
- The original poster clarifies they are in university studying general/basic physics without a focused area.
- A later reply suggests narrowing down the question and proposes various books, including "Understanding Physics" by Isaac Asimov and "Physics" by Resnick, Halliday & Krane, among others, while noting the ambiguity in the term "reference."
- Participants mention that many books could be considered "reference" depending on the interpretation of the term.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on a single best reference book, and multiple suggestions are provided without agreement on which is most suitable.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects varying interpretations of what constitutes a "reference" book and the lack of specificity regarding the educational context of "foundation in science and technology."
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berkeman
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Natasha Rivol said:
What year are you in school? Are you in university now? What kind of areas of Physics are you studying now?
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Natasha Rivol
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berkeman said:What year are you in school? Are you in university now? What kind of areas of Physics are you studying now?
I am in a university now, but as a student of foundation in science and technology. Which have the same level as matriculation. For foundation we doesn't have any focused area in physics. We are learning general/basic(?) Physics
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Hector Mata
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Dear Natasha,
I think you might have to narrow your question down a bit. By "reference", one could understand something like "general", or perhaps something along the lines of a handbook of physical constants and/or formulas. "Foundation in Science and Technology" sounds unfamiliar to me, and in my head it could even mean something along the lines of Philosophy of Science or Phylosophy of Physics.
If I were to take the simplest understanding that I can think of for your query, I would suggest either (or all) of the following:
Understanding Physics, by Isaac Asimov (There's another book with this title mentioned often here in PF, but I can't remember the author(s)).
The Ascent of Science, by Brian Silver (general history of science, but very good on the physics parts)
also, in a slightly different category (these are basically "Intro to physics" books, with math and problems):
Physics, by Resnick, Halliday & Krane
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Serway et. al
Physics, by Giancoli
...plus many more. There are many, many books considered "reference", depending on what you mean, which you can find discussed in the Science and Math Textbooks section of this forum, if these are not quite what you're looking for.
I think you might have to narrow your question down a bit. By "reference", one could understand something like "general", or perhaps something along the lines of a handbook of physical constants and/or formulas. "Foundation in Science and Technology" sounds unfamiliar to me, and in my head it could even mean something along the lines of Philosophy of Science or Phylosophy of Physics.
If I were to take the simplest understanding that I can think of for your query, I would suggest either (or all) of the following:
Understanding Physics, by Isaac Asimov (There's another book with this title mentioned often here in PF, but I can't remember the author(s)).
The Ascent of Science, by Brian Silver (general history of science, but very good on the physics parts)
also, in a slightly different category (these are basically "Intro to physics" books, with math and problems):
Physics, by Resnick, Halliday & Krane
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Serway et. al
Physics, by Giancoli
...plus many more. There are many, many books considered "reference", depending on what you mean, which you can find discussed in the Science and Math Textbooks section of this forum, if these are not quite what you're looking for.
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