What textbooks should I do in Physics if I'm in High School

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High school students aiming for the Physics Olympiad and IPhO should utilize specific textbooks to enhance their understanding of physics concepts. The OpenStax.org University Physics three-volume ebook is recommended for foundational knowledge in freshman-level physics. For classical mechanics at the junior college level, "Classical Mechanics" by Herbert Goldstein is essential, particularly for its coverage of Lagrangians, Hamiltonians, and Calculus of Variations, which are crucial for advanced problem-solving skills.

PREREQUISITES
  • Strong mathematical foundation, particularly in Calculus
  • Familiarity with problem-solving techniques in physics
  • Basic understanding of classical mechanics concepts
  • Access to the OpenStax.org University Physics ebook
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "Classical Mechanics" by Herbert Goldstein for advanced mechanics concepts
  • Practice problem-solving using the OpenStax.org University Physics ebook
  • Explore Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics through additional resources
  • Investigate Calculus of Variations for deeper insights into physics problems
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High school students preparing for physics competitions, educators seeking structured learning resources, and anyone interested in mastering classical mechanics and advanced problem-solving techniques in physics.

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I'm currently in High School and I want to learn Physics for clearing our local Physics Olympiad then possibly the IPhO. I'm a 11th Grade Student in India. My math is quite strong so I have no problem is using Calculus. I have also noticed that my problem solving skills improve only when I do problems.
 
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For freshman level Physics, there's the free OpenStax.org University 3 volume physics ebook.

for classical mechanics at the Junior college level there's Goldstein. I had a friend who in high school worked through its problems, this was my first real intro to how physics is done using Lagrangians and Hamiltonians to solve some cool problems. It also had some Calculus of Variations I think too.
 
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