Physics Principles and Application best book for high school

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the suitability of the book "Physics Principles and Application" by Douglas C. Giancoli for covering the full high school physics curriculum, from grades 9 to 12. Participants explore whether this book is sufficient or if additional resources are necessary to encompass all relevant topics and equations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires if Giancoli's book can provide a complete curriculum for high school physics, expressing uncertainty about whether additional resources are needed.
  • Several participants question the necessity of the inquiry, suggesting that previous recommendations have already been made.
  • Another participant mentions that they have not found a suitable book and reiterates their interest in Giancoli's coverage of high school topics.
  • Some participants suggest alternative texts, such as Halliday and Resnick, but one argues these are more suited for undergraduate students rather than high school.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about algebra-based physics books, advocating instead for a calculus-based approach to learning physics.
  • A participant introduces OpenStax as a resource for free physics textbooks, mentioning both algebra-based and upcoming calculus-based texts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether Giancoli's book is adequate for high school physics. There are competing views regarding the effectiveness of algebra-based versus calculus-based physics education, and the appropriateness of various recommended texts.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express dissatisfaction with the recommendations provided, indicating a potential gap in meeting the specific needs of high school students. The discussion reflects differing opinions on the level of complexity appropriate for high school physics education.

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The book Physics Principles and Application by Douglas C Giancoli can give me the full curriculum in physics from grade 9 to 12 ? Or I need another book to cover all physics learned in high school ? All equations laws ... ?
 
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You asked this twice already. Why do you keep asking this.
 
micromass said:
You asked this twice already. Why do you keep asking this.
I haven't found a good book no one helped me now I am asking about this book if he can cover all high school topics
 
ricky33 said:
I haven't found a good book no one helped me now I am asking about this book if he can cover all high school topics

No one helped you? We gave you a lot of books. I suggested Halliday and Resnick.
 
micromass said:
No one helped you? We gave you a lot of books. I suggested Halliday and Resnick.
I have seen those books they're all for freshman and for the first year of undergrad not for grade 9-10-11 and 12
 
OK sure, if you want to learn from bad books just because they're for grades 9-12, then go ahead. Gioncoli should be what you're looking for then.
 
Are you familiar with OpenStax a Rice University sponsored educational website? They have produced two algebra based Physics texts and are about to release a Calculus base text. These texts are free to students.online.
 
Do not waste your time with algebra based physics. It is sloppy and unrefined. The best way to learn physics is via the use of calculus. I would spend my time and energy learning calculus, then wasting time with an algebra based physics book.
 
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