Krotov's Aptitude Test Problems in Physics

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The discussion revolves around the challenges participants face in locating and purchasing Krotov's Aptitude Test Problems in Physics, as well as other physics problem books. Participants express interest in the availability of these books, their content, and whether solutions manuals exist. The scope includes inquiries about purchasing options, book difficulty, and comparisons with other authors' works.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants are struggling to find Krotov's book and express frustration over shipping limitations to their regions.
  • Others mention that Krotov's book is inexpensive in India, with some participants noting that it reportedly contains solutions to all problems within the text.
  • A few participants discuss the availability of a solutions manual for Krotov, questioning its necessity since the book itself is said to provide solutions.
  • Comparisons are made between Krotov's book and other authors' works, such as Irodov, Verma, Pinsky, and Zubov, with varying opinions on their difficulty and usefulness.
  • Some participants assert that H.C. Verma's book, while criticized for not being original, still offers valuable explanations and a range of problem difficulties.
  • One participant shares a successful purchase experience of Krotov's book from an online retailer, suggesting it may be accessible to others as well.
  • There are inquiries about the shipping costs and overall pricing of Krotov's book, with some expressing skepticism about the affordability of international shipping.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding Krotov's book and express a shared interest in its content. However, there are multiple competing views regarding the value of H.C. Verma's book and the necessity of a solutions manual for Krotov's book. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best purchasing options and the overall reputation of the books mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various authors and their problem books, noting differences in difficulty and availability of solutions. There is uncertainty regarding shipping options and costs for international buyers, as well as the perceived rarity of the books outside of India.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in physics problem books, self-learners seeking challenging materials, and individuals looking for resources related to physics competitions may find this discussion relevant.

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I have ebook copy of the book. PM me. I don't think anybody owns copyright for this.
 
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Acut said:
Hey, I was about to ask the same thing, when I found your post!
(it's not visibility then!)
I've also googled it, and even found some websites that sell it, but it appears they only ship to India (I live in south america, so, it isn't very helpful!). It also seems to be very cheap and very hard (I've read in a forum it is so cheap that it isn't even worth downloading it), I believe it's worth buying it!

By the way, is there a solution's manual for Krotov (as there is for Irodov)? I'm a self learner, so if it doesn't have the solutions in the book, or a solution's manual, it will not be very helpful.

By the way (2), there seems to be a few more authors with problem books worth buying:


A.A Pinsky Problems in Physics Reference Book
S.S Krotov Aptitude Test Problems in Physics Reference Book
L.A. Sena A collection of questions and Problems in Physics Reference Book
V.Zubov & V.Shalnov Problem in Physics Reference Book

Anyone here knows something about these books (difficulty, availability of answers etc) and how to buy them?

Many Thanks!



Hi

I saw some Kinda rush hour here Hence i give you this..

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