What Are the Best Textbooks for Challenging Physics Problems?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for textbooks and problem collections in undergraduate physics, particularly in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, and relativity. The user highlights their positive experience with "Introduction to Classical Mechanics" by David Morin, noting the quality of its problems. They specifically recommend "Problem Book in Relativity and Gravitation" by Alan P. Lightman, which features rigorous problems on Special and General Relativity, as well as some electromagnetic concepts in four-dimensional space, and includes solutions for all problems. The focus is on finding high-quality problem sets that enhance understanding in various physics disciplines.
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Hello everyone

I've recently begun studying "Introduction to Classical Mechanics" by David Morin, and the problems are AMAZING. Do you know of any other textbooks/collections of problems where problems like these can be found? (With solutions) This applies to any undergraduate physics subject, but especially mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, relativity.
 
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Problem book in Relativity and Gravitation by Alan P. Lightman (what an ironic name If I do say so myself) has a lot of rigorous problems involving Special Relativity, General Relativity, and some EM in 4 - space. Check it out if you want; It has solutions to every single problem.
 

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