Learn Physics: 1940 Book Includes Air, Heat, Sound, Light & More

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A high school student is seeking recommendations for a physics book that combines theoretical explanations with mathematical applications, as many found resources focus solely on explanations. They currently own an older book from 1940 that covers fundamental physics concepts such as air resistance, heat, sound, light, gas, electricity, and Archimedes's principle, but it lacks coverage on relativity and quantum mechanics. The student appreciates the detailed equations provided in the book but acknowledges its outdated nature. Additionally, they inquire about the necessary mathematical background for studying calculus, noting their current knowledge of trigonometry and algebra, and express curiosity about the learning curve for calculus.
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Hi, so I'm about to do my 3rd year in high school, and I've been trying to find a good book that could help me learn about physics, most book I found aren't helping since they only do the explanation part and no mathematics.

The only book I found that helped is a book that was writing in 1940(The actual book I have was) It talks about anything basic from: Air resistance, heat dilatation, sound, light, wavelength to gas, electricity, atmospheric pressure, Archimedes's principle etc.

The thing I liked the most is the detailed equations for about everything.
But it doesn't talk about relativity or Quantum Mechanics.

My book is quite outdated (I think?) so if anyone has a suggestion please tell.

Thank you.
 
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Do you know calculus?
 
Well I know trig and algebra, is there anything else I should know in between calculus and what I know?

Cause I'm guessing it can't be that hard to learn?
 

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