How Can I Continue Learning Advanced Physics and Math on My Own?

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A high school senior who has excelled in AP Physics and Calculus is seeking recommendations for self-study resources in physics and math due to the lack of advanced classes at their school. Suggestions include introductory modern physics textbooks, which are commonly used in college courses following freshman physics. There is a concern about the difficulty of self-studying from these textbooks, as they are designed for classroom settings. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding suitable materials that can facilitate independent learning in these subjects.
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Hey, so this is my situation. I'm a senior at high school and I have already taken all three AP Physics exams which I did well on. I also did well on the Calculus BC exam too. However, Physics and Math are still my favorite subject and I don't know how I should continue learning about it. My school does not offer any advanced physics class and I already took AP calculus at our school. So pretty much I'm asking is if you guys have any recommended books for physics and/or math that I should studying on my own time.
 
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You might consider an "introductory modern physics" textbook like the ones I mention in the post linked below. Many college/university students take such a course right after their "freshman physics" course which the AP courses are supposed to be like.

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You might consider an "introductory modern physics" textbook like the ones I mention in the post linked below. Many college/university students take such a course right after their "freshman physics" course which the AP courses are supposed to be like.

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Ok thanks! I will definitely check it out. One more thing. Since the textbook is supposed to be used in classroom setting, will the textbook be hard to self study with?
 
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