What High School Physics Textbook Complements Feynman Lectures Well?

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics serve as an excellent theoretical companion to high school physics textbooks, but they are not a standalone resource. For students who have completed Calculus I and II, it is recommended to use calculus-based introductory textbooks such as Tipler or Halliday & Resnick & Walker alongside the Feynman Lectures. Young & Freedman's textbook is also highly regarded and complements the Feynman Lectures effectively. The consensus is that a solid foundation in experimental physics is beneficial before diving into the Feynman Lectures.

PREREQUISITES
  • Completion of Calculus I and II
  • Familiarity with real calculus of functions with one and multiple independent variables
  • Understanding of introductory theoretical physics concepts
  • Basic knowledge of experimental physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Tipler Physics" for a comprehensive calculus-based physics textbook
  • Explore "Halliday & Resnick & Walker Fundamentals of Physics" for foundational concepts
  • Investigate "Young & Freedman University Physics" as a supplementary resource
  • Review experimental physics principles to enhance understanding of theoretical concepts
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High school students, aspiring physicists, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of physics concepts through complementary resources to the Feynman Lectures.

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I have read that Feynman Lectures on Physics is pretty good; however, I also read it isn't a replacement for a good textbook. So I wanted a good physics(high school level) textbook that I could read Feynman Lectures on Physics along beside it. Regarding mathematics, I have completed Calculus I and II. Are there any other courses I should take before getting started?
 
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I'd recommend not to waste your time with high-school textbook. If you have completed Calculus I and II (I guess that means you are familiar with real calculus of functions with one and multiple independent variables), you can as well read a calculus based introductory standard textbook like Tipler or Halliday&Resnick&Walker. The Feynman lectures are special. They are an introductory theoretical-physics book. I think it's is helpful to have first read an experimental-physics textbook like the mentioned ones first.
 
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I agree that is the type of book that you should use together with Feynman. Young & Freedman has also been mentioned favorably here many times, although I've never used it myself.
 
Thank you very much for the response. I do really appreciate it. I have read multiple amazing reviews on Halliday's book, so I downloaded Halliday - Fundamentals of Physics book. Can't wait to begin!
 

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