Reference Book Griffiths-Introduction to Electrodynamics

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Many users express difficulty with Griffiths' "Introduction to Electrodynamics," citing disconnected explanations and challenging problems. Alternatives suggested include Wangsness, praised for its clarity and presentation, and "Fundamentals of E and M" by Lorain and Corson, which is noted for being slightly easier and more detailed. The discussion highlights the need for accessible resources in electromagnetism that cater to varying levels of understanding. Overall, users are seeking more effective reference materials to enhance their comprehension and problem-solving skills in the subject.
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I am looking for a reference book to use besides Griffiths. I find the explanations in Griffiths to be disconnected, and I have to work very very hard to make out what he is trying to explain. And then when I try the problems in the book I am handicapped (completely stuck). Most of the books I found were either at a higher or a lower level then Griffiths.

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Wangsness...It is in my opinion the best undergrad book in E&M, puts Griffiths to shame for clarity and uniformness of presentation.
 
Grifiths is my favorite E and M text at that level. That said, if you don't like Grifiths, you might prefer "Fundamentals of E and M" by Lorain and Corson. It is slightly easier than Grifiths, and they go into more detail.
 
Thank you very much guys. You just saved me from failing my course.
 
The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?

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