Where can I find reliable worked physics examples for first year undergraduates?

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This discussion focuses on finding reliable resources for worked physics examples suitable for first-year undergraduate students. Participants recommend Schaum's Outlines as a valuable resource, specifically highlighting the non-calculus physics edition available on Amazon. Users confirm that these outlines contain numerous examples, although some may not cover advanced topics adequately. The conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting the right edition based on the required level of difficulty.

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I was just wondering if anyone here had discovered any good websites which contain plenty of reliable worked examples of physics questions suitable for first year physics undergraduate level?

Either free or subscription.

Thanks
 
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I don't know about websites, but the Schaum's Outlines do that. Definitely worth looking into. Here's a good one for college (non-calculus) physics; they also have calculus-based and some of the more advanced classes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071763465/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
Thanks for that.

I've looked at a Schaums book, and it had plenty of examples. Though the one I was looking at didn't go to a high enough level.

I'll see what other books they have.

Thanks again
 

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