Which book is good for 1st and 2nd year

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The discussion centers on recommended textbooks for first and second-year engineering students, emphasizing the commonality of syllabi across various countries. Participants suggest essential resources such as "Halliday Resnick Walker Fundamentals of Physics" and "Giancoli Physics 4th Edition" for physics, alongside calculus resources like Kline's calculus series and Irodov's "Fundamental Laws of Mechanics." Additionally, Khan Academy is highlighted as a valuable online tool for calculus learning. The consensus indicates a blend of traditional textbooks and online resources for foundational engineering subjects.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic engineering principles
  • Familiarity with calculus concepts
  • Knowledge of physics fundamentals
  • Access to online educational platforms like Khan Academy
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Halliday Resnick Walker Fundamentals of Physics" for comprehensive physics understanding
  • Explore "Giancoli Physics 4th Edition" for problem-solving techniques in physics
  • Study Kline's calculus series for foundational calculus skills
  • Utilize Khan Academy for interactive calculus learning
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First and second-year engineering students, educators seeking textbook recommendations, and anyone interested in foundational mathematics and physics resources.

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I think first and second years of engineering are same for all branches worldwide.
Is the syllabus different in other countries or same for 1st and 2nd years?
Well I haven't gone to a university yet but do the university people tell us which book to buy or we have to decide on our own?

It will be helpful if you can suggest me a book.
I guess for engineering mathematics and physics etc. there are different books.
So which are the good one from your experience?
 
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Well generally you begin with calculus based physics, and well a calculus series. I have seen this to be very common and I am taking my schools introductory calculus/physics courses. For calculus, I would actually recommend khan academy, but as for a book I can not recommend one since my school used an online book/series. But a good physics book is Halliday Resnick Walker Fundamentals of Physics, which you could find a free .pdf with very little work online. The book my school uses is Giancoli Physics 4th Edition. (It has very good problems and derivations, but a bit confusing if you ask me.)
 
Kline (calculus) or Irodov (Fundamental Laws of Mechanics) are good.
 

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