Physics E and M study book recommendations please

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for study books on Electricity and Magnetism (E and M) for a community college physics course. Participants share their experiences and suggest resources to help with understanding the concepts and completing homework assignments.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in grasping concepts due to the complexity of calculus in their current textbook and seeks clearer resources.
  • Another participant suggests "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths but notes it may be too advanced for the original poster.
  • A different participant emphasizes the importance of knowing the current textbook to recommend alternatives at a similar level.
  • Recommendations include "Halliday Resnick Krane Volume 2" and "Berkeley Physics Course Volume 2" as potentially clearer options.
  • Another participant suggests the Berkeley course by Ed Purcell as a good choice, while also recommending Halliday Resnick Krane for foundational understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing opinions on the appropriateness of Griffiths' text, with some considering it too advanced while others suggest it as a potential resource. There is no consensus on the best book, as multiple recommendations are provided.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified the current textbook being used, which may affect the relevance of the recommendations. There is also an implied need for clarity in exposition, which varies among the suggested texts.

Who May Find This Useful

Students seeking additional resources for studying Electricity and Magnetism, particularly those struggling with calculus-based physics courses.

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Hello,

I am taking a physics course at community college this summer to (as I thought originally) to get a head start into Electrical Engineering at my main college, and unfortunately it is not going well. The teacher is not good at all and I am relying heavily on myself to somehow just get the homework done. Of course, I am studying the textbook heavily, but I am absolutely stuck on most problems. The main thing is that I am having trouble grasping the concepts amidst all the calculus that is being thrown at me by my textbook, so I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations on a book that explains things clearly and concisely, much like the AP Advantage prep book for the mechanics portion of the AP Physics C exam. Or any other resources to help me basically self study this course would be much appreciated.

Thank you.
 
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You may try out Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffiths...
 
yogeshbua said:
You may try out Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffiths...

Too advanced...

The question that needs to be asked is what text are you using right now. Then we can suggest texts at the same level that might be clearer in their exposition.
 
Berkeley course by Ed purcell will be a good choice to study. Griffiths is a bit advance text. But if you want to start from scratch, then study Halliday resnick krane.
 

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