Preparing for Physics Olympiads in 2 Months: Books to Study

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To prepare for the upcoming national and international physics olympiad in two months, it's recommended to utilize previous years' olympiad problems, which are often available online with solutions. For theoretical understanding, it's important to focus on specific areas of physics, as no single book comprehensively covers all topics. Suggestions for study materials include "Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics" and "The Feynman Lectures on Physics," the latter being praised for its comprehensive coverage, with an accessible online version available. While "University Physics" may be a good resource, its sufficiency depends on individual familiarity and understanding of the material.
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I want to prepare for upcoming national and international physics olympiad and i have about two months to do so. Can anyone suggest me a book topicwise or for complete physics. Thank You !
 
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<shivay> said:
I want to prepare for upcoming national and international physics olympiad and i have about two months to do so. Can anyone suggest me a book topicwise or for complete physics. Thank You !
Get the olympiad problems from previous years. They are usually online with solutions. For example here:
http://www.aapt.org/physicsteam/2015/exams.cfm
 
A.T. said:
Get the olympiad problems from previous years. They are usually online with solutions. For example here:
http://www.aapt.org/physicsteam/2015/exams.cfm
What about the theory ? How shall i prepare for that ?
 
<shivay> said:
What about the theory ?

What particular aspects of theory are you concerned about? "The theory" of physics is a very broad topic; you're not going to find a single book that covers everything.
 
PeterDonis said:
What particular aspects of theory are you concerned about? "The theory" of physics is a very broad topic; you're not going to find a single book that covers everything.
That is what i mean. If you could suggest any book for classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism which includes theory as well as good problems.
Also i am using Sears and Zemansky's University physics with modern physics, would that be sufficient.
 
<shivay> said:
If you could suggest any book for classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism which includes theory as well as good problems.

I've always liked the Feynman Lectures on Physics; it's very comprehensive (I said no single book can cover everything, but this probably comes pretty close). The print book version is not cheap, but there's an online version now:

http://www.feynmanlectures.info/

<shivay> said:
i am using Sears and Zemansky's University physics with modern physics, would that be sufficient.

I'm not familiar with it so I can't say.
 
By looking around, it seems like Dr. Hassani's books are great for studying "mathematical methods for the physicist/engineer." One is for the beginner physicist [Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and Related Fields] and the other is [Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations] for the advanced undergraduate / grad student. I'm a sophomore undergrad and I have taken up the standard calculus sequence (~3sems) and ODEs. I want to self study ahead in mathematics...

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