Recommended Physics Books for Beginners with Basic Mathematics Knowledge

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for physics books suitable for beginners who have a basic understanding of mathematics. Participants are looking for resources that provide comprehensive explanations from foundational concepts to university-level material, ideally in accessible language and available as free e-books.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for physics books that explain concepts thoroughly without skipping steps, targeting a progression from basic to university-level understanding.
  • Another participant suggests checking a free list of physics books available on the forum.
  • A repeated inquiry about the level of mathematics knowledge among participants, specifically asking if they are familiar with algebra or calculus.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on specific book recommendations, and multiple viewpoints regarding the types of resources needed remain. Participants are still exploring options.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified their mathematical backgrounds in detail, which may influence the suitability of recommended books.

Rectifier
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Hello there!
I am searching for a good Physics book (or perhaps a combination of multiple) that does not jump over a lot of steps and explains everything (or at least a lot of it) from 0 up to University-level in easy language.

Kudos if

there is an e-book version
free
 
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Rectifier said:
Hello there!
I am searching for a good Physics book (or perhaps a combination of multiple) that does not jump over a lot of steps and explains everything (or at least a lot of it) from 0 up to University-level in easy language.

Kudos if

there is an e-book version
free
https://t.co/J2iuxl1roS : this is new one i found... only problems
 
Rectifier said:
Hello there!
I am searching for a good Physics book (or perhaps a combination of multiple) that does not jump over a lot of steps and explains everything (or at least a lot of it) from 0 up to University-level in easy language.

Kudos if

there is an e-book version
free
What level of mathematics do you know? Algebra? Calculus?
 

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