Physics for scientists & engineers by serway 6th edition

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The discussion revolves around the use of the textbook "Physics for Scientists & Engineers" by Serway, specifically focusing on problem sets from chapters 1 to 14. Participants are sharing their experiences and seeking resources to streamline their study process as they prepare for a test.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for a 'problem set' list to reduce the time spent on solving numerous problems in the textbook.
  • Another participant questions the rationale behind the first participant's approach to studying, suggesting that understanding the motivation could be beneficial.
  • A third participant reflects on the longevity of the forum and their own time away from high school, noting the passage of time since the original post.
  • A fourth participant humorously comments on their own age, adding a personal touch to the discussion about time and experience.

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The discussion does not present a consensus, as participants share personal reflections and inquiries without resolving the initial request for problem sets.

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Participants have not provided specific problem sets or resources, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the motivations behind the study methods discussed.

Who May Find This Useful

Students using "Physics for Scientists & Engineers" by Serway, particularly those preparing for exams and seeking efficient study strategies.

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I'm working with this huge book trying to review some problems so I can take a test. So far (I'm on chapter 7) I've just been doing the odd problems but sometimes that can be a pain because there's at least 25-30 per chapter and they take a long time to do sometimes. So I was wondering if anyone has a 'problem set' list that they used during their class with this book. It's not a big deal, but it would help cut down some of the time that it takes to go through a chapter. Surprisingly, there's nothing posted on any university's website listing the problems they do for the class.

At the moment I'm only doing Chapters 1 - 14 or so but later chapters would be helpful too. I'm just looking to do some of basic 1st semester problems to make sure that I understand the concepts.
 
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jesuslovesu said:
I'm just looking to do some of basic 1st semester problems to make sure that I understand the concepts.
It is unclear why you are choosing to do this. It would be useful to know
 
hutchphd said:
It is unclear why you are choosing to do this. It would be useful to know
I hadn't yet entered high school (10-12) when this post was made. It's been over a decade since I left HS. Crazy to think PF was around then.

But, Jesuslovesu hasn't been active in nearly ten years.
 
If you think that's crazy I can top it: I've been on the planet for the alotted 3 score and 10 years. Now that's totally insane !
 

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