What are some recommended intro physics books for studying electromagnetics?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for introductory physics books focused on electromagnetics. Participants are exploring various texts that could serve as foundational resources for studying the subject.

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Can someone please recommend a good intro physics book to study electromagnetics.
 
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What background knowledge do you have in mathematics and physics?

For freshman physics, there's Resnick & Haliday, Physics (Not Fundamentals of Phyiscs). It covers Maxwell's Equations in their integral form. You'll find lots of threads here on whether these are good books and which edition is best. I like the 3rd edition. E&M is covered in volume 2 of the 3rd edition.

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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=147075
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=140455
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=141150
 
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Definitely "Electricity and Magnetism" by Prucell. It's a bit tougher than most textbooks, but it gives you a great foundation.
 
That's E.M. Purcell.
Then, there's D.J. Griffith's "Introduction to Electrodynamics".

However, since the OP didn't indicate the OP's current level of preparation, these may not be appropriate at this time.
 

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