Learn Physics for Beginners - Recommended Resources

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for beginner physics resources, including websites and books suitable for someone with a computational science background. The focus is on finding accessible materials that can facilitate learning physics concepts, particularly for those new to the subject.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests looking for first-year university physics courses that utilize calculus and recommends obtaining the corresponding textbook, emphasizing the importance of starting with basic concepts like kinematics.
  • Another participant provides a link to HyperPhysics, indicating it as a potential resource for learning physics.
  • A different participant shares several links to various physics-related websites, suggesting they may be helpful or interesting for beginners.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for accessible resources for learning physics, but there is no consensus on specific recommendations, as multiple resources and approaches are suggested.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on the availability of specific textbooks at local bookstores, and the effectiveness of online resources may vary based on individual learning preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning physics, particularly those with a background in computational science or related fields, may find this discussion beneficial.

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Hi,
I am a computational science major and I am interested to learn physic. Could anyone please recommend me some physics websites that teach me or a book for beginner?
Any help please!
Thank you
 
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tuablink said:
Hi,
I am a computational science major and I am interested to learn physic. Could anyone please recommend me some physics websites that teach me or a book for beginner?
Any help please!
Thank you

Look for first year university physics courses at your university that use calculus. Find out what textbook they are using and go to the campus textbook consignment store or to the bookstore and buy a second-hand copy. Start from the beginning, i.e. kinematics. The textbook should be sufficiently simple such that it defines basic concepts and the integration of calculus and linear algebra will likely keep you from getting bored while practicing the problems.
 

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