Intro Physics Physics Introduction book

[cosmicvoid]

Hi, I'm an undergraduate physics student and I'm currently in my second week of the first semester. I wonder if I should use Sears and Zemansky's University Physics or Halliday and Resnick's Fundamentals of Physics as my book reference. Which one do you guys think is the best? or if there's any better book out there please let me know! =)

 

[pines-demon]

Use both. The more the better.

 

[berkeman]

Hi, I'm an undergraduate physics student and I'm currently in my second week of the first semester. I wonder if I should use Sears and Zemansky's University Physics or Halliday and Resnick's Fundamentals of Physics as my book reference. Which one do you guys think is the best? or if there's any better book out there please let me know! =)

What textbook are you using in the class?

 

[cosmicvoid]

Halliday's book

 

[Vmax]

I agree with @pines-demon: the intelligent use of multiple sources is a core skill for a STEM student. These are two of the finest introductory physics books out there. I suggest you study a topic first on the one that is used in class, and then read the same topic on the other one looking for different explanations, viewpoints, and original excercises, instead of re-reading the first one.

 

[Frabjous]

Use both. The more the better.

While I in general believe this, I believe it is of limited utility for freshman books. Both of the books are good. Since it is chosen for your class, I would choose Halliday and Resnick. If you have additional time to devote to the topic, I would solve additional problems.