Suggest me book on Electrostatics

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For beginners seeking to learn about electrostatics, recommended books include Purcell's and Griffith's texts. Purcell is suitable for those with a year of calculus experience, while Griffith's is favored for its readability and ability to provide physical intuition, despite some simplifications. Both options are considered beginner-friendly and cover the fundamentals of electrostatics effectively.
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I need some book on Electrostatics. I don't have knowledge in this field so I need something "beginner friendly", I mean it should cover this subject from very beginning.
Thanks in advance.
 
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elst said:
I need some book on Electrostatics. I don't have knowledge in this field so I need something "beginner friendly", I mean it should cover this subject from very beginning.
Thanks in advance.

What level of math are you prepared for? If you've been through a year of calculus, the first few chapters of Purcell will do it.
 
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Hi, thanks for reply. I'm familiar with math, it is not problem :)
 
Purcell's a good one, but Griffith's is my personal favorite. If you're willing to deal with a little bit of hand-waviness for the sake of gaining physical intuition, you can't go wrong. It's also incredibly easy to read.
 
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