Freshman Physics: Rigor and Clarity for Upper Undergrad Class

[duke_nemmerle]

I have Giancoli and I've just ordered Reese. For the balance between rigor and clarity what would serve me best? I'm looking for something that isn't afraid to get very mathematical, I want to see vector calculus or whatever is necessary to explain the principles as rigorously as possible. At the same time, I don't want to completely abandon clarity and modern comforts such as worked out examples and pretty pictures.

Am I dreaming here? I'm wanting something whose first volume is as close to an upper undergraduate classical mech class as is possible without quite being there. Anyone?

 

[marcusl]

I suggest you check out of your college library an older copy of Marion's Classical Dynamics. It's a sophomore/junior level book that will supply math and rigor, yet it reads well. I like the 2nd edition; people seem to dislike the later editions (it's up to 5th now).

 

[robphy]

Kleppner & Kolenkow
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070350485/?tag=pfamazon01-20

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-012Fall-2005/Readings/index.htm

 

[duke_nemmerle]

Thanks folks