Good book for Classical Physics II?

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The discussion focuses on finding suitable textbooks for a Classical Physics II course covering topics such as electrostatics, current and conductivity, magnetic fields, induction, and Maxwell's equations. The user expresses difficulty in understanding the recommended texts and mentions "A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism Vol 2" by Maxwell, which lacks coverage of certain syllabus topics. They seek recommendations for alternative books, specifically mentioning "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" as a potential resource.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrostatics, including Coulomb's law and Gauss's law.
  • Familiarity with circuit theory, including Kirchhoff's laws and RC circuits.
  • Knowledge of magnetic fields and forces, including the Biot-Savart law and Lorentz transformation.
  • Basic concepts of electromagnetic theory, including Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Serway and Jewett for comprehensive coverage of Classical Physics II topics.
  • Explore "University Physics" by Young and Freedman for an alternative perspective on the same subjects.
  • Investigate online resources or lecture notes on Maxwell's equations and their applications in electromagnetism.
  • Look into supplementary materials such as problem sets or study guides specifically for Classical Physics II courses.
USEFUL FOR

Students enrolled in Classical Physics II, educators seeking teaching resources, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of electromagnetism and related concepts.

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Hey,
I am starting this course very shortly, and I always found that the books the professor recommended, I couldn't quite understand.
So these are my syllables:

Electrostatics: electric charge and field, Coulomb law, Gauss law; potential; energy; conductors; Poisson and Laplace equations and methods for solution; capacitors, dialectrics.
Current, conductivity, Drude model, Kirchhoff, RC circuits.
Magnetic field, Lorentz force, Ampere law, vector potential, Biot-Savart law, Lorentz transformation of electric and magnetic fields
Induction, Faraday law, Lentz law, energy in a magnetic field, magnetic materials.
Maxwell equations and the general solution, electromagnetic waves, relativistic formulation.
Introduction to radiation

I looked through "A treatise on electricity and magnetism Vol 2, Maxwell "
but, as far as I could see, it does not include some of the subjects I will learn.

Any help with this one?
 
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