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I have never taken a physics course and I won't be taking one until next semetser... I wanted to know if someone can suggest a good indepth physics book that I can study now so I will be ready for next semester.
Miike012 said:algebra... I will be taking trig this semester... I know a lil calc to.. idk if that matters?
Miike012 said:Well the physics that I am going to be taking says I only need trig... hence it basically an intro to physics... I guess I will just wait until I have finished trig b4 I mess with physics.
Miike012 said:I will be taking my first phy course next sem... which will be my third semester of college.
Dickfore said:lol. what kind of engineer goes until junior year in college without knowledge of trigonometry? Are you a seventh grader? Be honest.
I have never taken a physics course and I won't be taking one until next semetser... I wanted to know if someone can suggest a good indepth physics book that I can study now so I will be ready for next semester
Miike012 said:I understand that there are prerequisites before I can take a class( and I already know what they are...) however that does not mean that I can't study on my own... I havnt taken trig but I have been studying clac on my own for the past mo... So i fugured I could do the same with phy.
Dickfore said:If you can't grasp trigonometry by doing a quick revision on your own, I highly doubt you can 'read up' on an in-depth Physics book.
Let me give you a general introduction in a few paragraphs, if I may. Physics is colloquially categorized into Classical and Modern Physics. Modern Physics is a common term for the study of phenomena that are dealt within the Great Partial Theories of the XX century - The Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. These effects become pronounced when the objects move at speeds comparable to the speed of light in vacuo and the De Broglie wavelength associated with the particle motion becomes comparable to the linear dimensions that they traverse. In short, you can forget about this phenomena when considering an Intro to Physics.
All the previous knowledge accumulated through the preceding centuries is collected in a body called Classical Physics. The major areas of Classical Physics are:
Fizex said:Don't listen to him, that's not really how an introductory physics book sounds like. It will explain much of the terminology and not throw advanced physics concepts at you in the first few paragraphs. You will probably only need algebra for the most part in non-calc physics.
Miike012 said:I know some calc. I would say I am about half or three quarters the way through the first sem of calc on studying on my own. as far as trig I havnt taught my self that just because I am going to be in it this sem and If I teach my self I won't listen in class lol... I know this because I taught my self alg and was bored in class so didnt listen
1. What are the best introductory physics books for beginners?
There are many great introductory physics books for beginners, but some popular choices include "Fundamentals of Physics" by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker, "Concepts of Physics" by HC Verma, and "University Physics" by Young and Freedman.
2. Are there any specific books for self-study that cover all topics in physics?
Yes, there are several comprehensive physics books that cover all topics, such as "The Feynman Lectures on Physics" by Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton, and Matthew Sands, and "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca.
3. Are there any physics books that are easy to understand for non-science majors?
Yes, there are many physics books written for non-science majors, including "Six Easy Pieces" by Richard Feynman, "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene, and "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking.
4. Are there any online resources for self-study in physics?
Yes, there are many online resources for self-study in physics, such as Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and Physics Classroom. These resources offer lectures, practice problems, and simulations to help with self-study.
5. Are there any physics books that focus on specific topics or areas of physics?
Yes, there are many physics books that focus on specific topics or areas, such as "Quantum Physics for Dummies" by Steven Holzner, "The Theoretical Minimum" by Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky, and "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson.