Finding a Physics Book for Beginners with Basic Calculus

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For those starting in physics with a focus on basic calculus, several book recommendations emerged. "I.E. Irodov's Problems in General Physics" is suggested for its helpful approach to Newton's laws and kinematics, though it includes calculus in topics like electrostatics and gravitation. "Halliday Resnick Fundamentals of Physics" is noted for its accessible use of calculus, making it suitable for beginners. The Schaum series is also recommended for its straightforward explanations. Additionally, Jearl Walker's "Flying Circus of Physics" offers a fun, low-calculus approach to physics concepts. Feynman's lectures are highlighted for their foundational calculus applications in motion, making them a valuable resource for understanding basic physics principles.
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I am trying get started in physics and i want to get a physics book with $only basic calculus$.
do anyone suggest anything?
 
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I suggest "I.E.Irodov Problems in General Physics". Some of the problems do require calculus (Especially electrostatics n gravitation) but the book is really helpful for Newtons laws and kinematics. If you are looking for a theory book you might as well try "Halliday Resnick Fundamentals of Physics". Other good books are Feynmann's lectures.
 
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Halliday Resnick is a nice choice but calculus is used in a non-extensive form. Besides you migth want to check the Schaum series books.
 
Jearl Walker's "Flying Circus of Physics" is a very fun book to work through, and requires very little calculus.
 
Feynman's lectures on Physics. He develops 'only basic calculus' in his lecture on motion:

I 8-3 Speed as a derivative
I 8-4 Distance as an integral
 
By looking around, it seems like Dr. Hassani's books are great for studying "mathematical methods for the physicist/engineer." One is for the beginner physicist [Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and Related Fields] and the other is [Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations] for the advanced undergraduate / grad student. I'm a sophomore undergrad and I have taken up the standard calculus sequence (~3sems) and ODEs. I want to self study ahead in mathematics...

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