Recommendation for an undergraduate textbook

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The discussion centers on finding a suitable textbook for 1st and 2nd Year undergraduate physics, specifically covering topics like Optics, Electromagnetism, Circuit Theory, and Special Relativity. The user already has "Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by Riley, Hobson & Bence, which is praised for its worked examples. The key requirement is a book that includes self-study examples with solutions, as the user is self-teaching. Recommendations include considering MIT's Open Courseware for video lectures and problem sets, which can serve as a valuable supplement or alternative to traditional textbooks.
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Hi,

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right place, but I am looking for a textbook for 1st & 2nd Year undergraduate physics.

For the mathematical areas, I have a book called "Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by Riley, Hobson & Bence, which is excellent, and has lots of worked examples to help you apply the concepts taught in the book. I am trying to find a similar style book for the physical side of the course (Optics, Electromagnetism, Circuit Theory, Special Relativity, that kind of thing).

The most important thing for me is that this book has examples i can do on my own, with solutions, as I am self-teaching this course.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance...
 
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If you don't mind video lectures and problem sets instead of a book, MIT's Open Courseware is great. And if you do prefer a book (I usually do), this is a great supplement, or a place to start.

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/courses/courses/index.htm
 
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