Good resources to learn physics?

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The discussion centers on resources for first-year college students struggling with introductory physics, particularly in kinematics and dynamics. The Original Poster (OP) expressed confusion despite prior experience in high school physics and sought recommendations for effective study materials. A suggested resource is a book available on Amazon, specifically aimed at helping students tackle introductory physics problems. The community encourages sharing additional resources and practice problems to enhance understanding.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of kinematics and dynamics concepts
  • Familiarity with introductory physics terminology
  • Access to online forums for peer support
  • Ability to utilize online resources for self-study
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the book "Physics for Dummies" for foundational concepts
  • Research online platforms like Khan Academy for physics tutorials
  • Practice problem-solving using resources from HyperPhysics
  • Join study groups or forums dedicated to physics discussions
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for first-year college students, educators, and anyone seeking to improve their understanding of introductory physics concepts, particularly in kinematics and dynamics.

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Hi,

I am a first year college student who is currently taking intro to physics course. With the way this course is designed, it is definitely not beginner friendly as I took physics for two years straight in high school and is still a little confused. To add to injury, I also just bombed my first test. I am determined to understand and improve, regardless of marks. This course is more on the conceptual side and is not calculus related. So far we are dealing with Kinematics and dynamics. Do any of you guys have good resources to recommend along with practice problems that I can solve on my own time?

Any advice is appreciated!
 
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Welcome to PF. :smile:

You will get many other suggestions here in your thread, but have a look at this other thread and the book that the Original Poster (OP) ordered to help them get more comfortable with working introductory Physics problems:
freeswordfish said:
I bought this book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1482086921/?tag=pfamazon01-20 off of Amazon, I'm hoping it can help me.
(click the up-arrow in the post to be taken to the actual post)
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to PF. :smile:

You will get many other suggestions here in your thread, but have a look at this other thread and the book that the Original Poster (OP) ordered to help them get more comfortable with working introductory Physics problems:

(click the up-arrow in the post to be taken to the actual post)
THANK YOU!!! I will most definitely check it out!
 
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