A relatively new, and very good, book is:paulimerci said:Greetings to all.
I'm looking for the best textbook for introductory physics that has clear explanations and is problem-oriented. I'd also appreciate any recommendations for textbooks for the AP Physics 1 exam.
Note that the OP is studying for a non-calc physics course.Frabjous said:Do you know calculus?
Thank you!Redbelly98 said:A relatively new, and very good, book is:
"College Physics for the AP Physics 1 Course" by Stewart, Freedman, Ruskell, and Kesten
Physics teachers also tend to like the following two books, both titled "College Physics", which have been around quite a while.
One book is by Knight, Jones, and Field.
The other is by Etkina, Gentile, and Van Heuvelen.
p.s. you probably want to stay away from calculus-based physics textbooks, which tend to be titled "Physics for Scientists and Engineers"
Some popular recommendations for introductory physics books include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick, "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, and "Concepts of Physics" by Verma.
Yes, some recommended books for preparing for AP Physics 1 include "5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based" by Greg Jacobs, "Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam" by The Princeton Review, and "Barron's AP Physics 1: With Online Tests" by Kenneth Rideout and Jonathan Wolf.
Yes, "Conceptual Physics" by Paul G. Hewitt and "Understanding Physics" by Isaac Asimov are both popular books that focus on developing a conceptual understanding of physics rather than solely focusing on mathematical equations.
Yes, there are many online resources and study guides available for physics, such as Khan Academy, Physics Classroom, and SparkNotes. These can be helpful for reinforcing concepts and providing additional practice problems.
It is generally recommended to use the most recent edition of a textbook, as it will likely have updated information and may have additional resources or practice problems. However, if the content is similar, using an older edition may still be beneficial.