Teaching a high school graduate physics

[zpatzer]

Hello all,

I'm a Senior in undergrad physics. I want to teach my sister physics as well as prepare for the GRE this summer. What are solid introductions both mathematically and conceptually concise?

I am thinking of Physics: Concepts and Connections (5th Edition) by Art Hobson before I start a rigorous math introduction. Has anyone any opinion on this book? I can't seem to find it in any library near me, and I'm wondering if it is worth buying. Specifically, does it properly explain the concept of fields (E&M) and why we use them and minimization principle?

I plan on using griffiths/taylor for more math-oriented introductions. Are there any online lectures better than these? Taylor is excellent, but I always found Griffths inconsistent in his flow between concepts.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

 

[zpatzer]

Well I bought the book since nobody replied -_- I'll let you know how it is. Can't believe I couldn't find a decent review anywhere.

I also found this as a pretty good resource:.academicearth.org/speakers/ramamurti-shankar-1 (apparently I can't link ppl so add the front)

Anyone else feel like they just need a complete review of everything they've learned and something just clicks?

 

[martane]

Hi there,

I have not personally used Physics: Concepts and Connections by Art Hobson, but from the reviews I've read, it seems like a solid introduction to physics for non-scientists. It covers a wide range of topics and is written in a clear and understandable way. However, if you are looking for a more mathematically rigorous approach, I would recommend using Griffiths or Taylor as you mentioned.

As for online lectures, I have found Khan Academy to be a great resource for learning physics concepts. They have a variety of videos and practice problems that can help supplement your studies. I also recommend checking out MIT OpenCourseWare, where you can find lectures and course materials from actual physics courses at MIT.

Overall, my advice would be to use a combination of resources to find the best approach for you. Good luck with your studies and the GRE!