Supplementary Texts for General Physics: Fundamentals of Physics Extended 6th Ed

[Twiddles]

I've been reading up on my first year textbooks(General Physics) and found some mixed reviews; we're using The Fundamentals of Physics[Extended], International 6th ed, Halliday/Resnick/Walker + Problem Supplement.

I was wondering if there are any supplementary texts worth picking up which will give me a better overview of modern physics and EM.

Thanks in advance :)

 

[Pseudo Statistic]

Well, I think Fundamentals of Physics (7th edition extended, atleast) is a pretty good textbook for getting intimate with the little details associated with everything.

However, if you want to get a hold of the big picture before delving into the details, look into some sort of outline, concise and to-the-point-but-not-fully-descriptive, such as Schaum's Outline of College Physics.

Depends on what you mean by an overview of modern physics and EM. ;)

 

[piercas]

I would recommend looking into additional supplementary texts for a better understanding of modern physics and electromagnetics. Some great options include "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths and "Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by John Taylor and Chris Zafiratos. These texts provide a more in-depth and modern approach to the topics covered in "Fundamentals of Physics" and can help supplement your understanding of the subject. Additionally, seeking out online resources such as lectures and tutorials from reputable sources can also be beneficial. It's always important to seek out multiple sources of information to fully grasp complex concepts in science.