How Can I Prepare for a Class in Electricity and Magnetism?

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To prepare for a class in Electricity and Magnetism, several resources are recommended, including free online materials and textbooks. It's suggested to purchase the specific textbook for the course and consider obtaining a solutions manual for practice. HyperPhysics is highlighted as a useful online resource, particularly its Electricity and Magnetism section. "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths is recommended for its comprehensive coverage, though familiarity with vector calculus is necessary. Utilizing these resources can enhance understanding before the class begins.
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Hello,
I was wondering if you guys know any websites/ free books/ any other ressource about physics electricity and magnetism, since this is my next class and I want to try to read about it before starting. I have download an e-book from the sticky, but I'd like other sources.
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I'm assuming this is for a college course that will start in a month or so? If i were you I'd just buy the textbook you'll be using for that class now and skim through that. Maybe get the solutions manual too (if there is one) if you want to practice some problems.

Here's a link to hyperphysics. Just click on the E&M section.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
 
Introduction to Electrodynamics, by David.J.Griffiths is an excellent text, although a fair knowledge of vector calculus is required.
 
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