Does Understanding Physics cover Introductory Physics course completely?

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The textbook "Understanding Physics" by Michael Mansfield is utilized at Cambridge University and is designed for physics freshmen. Despite being under 700 pages, it is deemed comprehensive, covering the essential topics of the introductory physics curriculum, which typically includes the first two courses in a physics major. Additionally, the book incorporates modern physics topics, affirming its relevance and breadth for students.

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There's a textbook called Understanding Physics by Michael Mansfield, and it is is used at Cambridge University.

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Physics-Michael-Mansfield/dp/0470746378

Although the book is less than 700 pages, the author says that his book is "comprehensive" and is intended to physics freshmen. So is it possible to a book with just about 700 pages to cover all the introductory physics curriculum?

By the way, the book includes many modern physics topics as well.

Has anyone of you used the book? how did you see it? was it good?

Thanks in advance.
 
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In this sense, the term "introductory physics" means the first two courses that people generally will take in a physics major. So in that sense, yes this book is comprehensive and you will probably learn the same topics that you'll take in your first two physics courses.
 

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