Mechanics book recommendations

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For those seeking recommendations on mechanics books, a combination of Landau & Lifschitz's Volume 1 and Goldstein's editions is highly suggested, especially for readers with a strong mathematical background. For beginners or those less familiar with physics, "An Introduction to Mechanics" by Daniel Kleppner and Robert J. Kolenkow is recommended, along with chapters from Halliday and Resnick, Serway, or Young and Freedman for a more accessible approach. Additionally, "Newtonian Mechanics" by French is mentioned as a solid choice. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of matching the book's complexity with the reader's prior knowledge in physics.
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can anyone recommend a good mechanics book.
i have just finished learning calculus from spivak
thanks
 
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Spivak has probably taught you well. I would consider a combination between Landau & Lifschits' book (volume 1 of the set) and one of the editions of Goldstein.

If you have a passion for mathematics, then either Arnold's book or one Marsden's books should please you.
 
dextercioby said:
Spivak has probably taught you well. I would consider a combination between Landau & Lifschits' book (volume 1 of the set) and one of the editions of Goldstein.

If you have a passion for mathematics, then either Arnold's book or one Marsden's books should please you.

That's pretty hard-core telling someone to start off with those books.

Spearmintz how much physics do you know? If you don't know any then I recommend An Introduction to Mechanics by Daniel Kleppner and Robert J. Kolenkow, or for something more tractable, the relevant chapters in a book like Halliday and Resnick, or Serway, or Young and Freedman etc.
 

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