Intro Physics Which Physics Book Offers Extensive Examples and Illustrations?

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For those seeking a comprehensive physics textbook with ample examples and illustrations, several recommendations emerged in the discussion. OpenStax's "University Physics Volume 1" is highlighted as a solid open-source option. Additionally, "Halliday, Resnick, and Krane" is praised for its balance of problems and theoretical content. "Concepts of Physics" by HC Verma is noted for its coverage of essential topics, including kinematics, dynamics, and energy, although it presents fewer and more challenging problems. Lastly, "Young and Friedman" is suggested as a superior alternative for its clarity and depth.
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Can someone please tell me what basic physics book that has many examples especially on below subjects and has good illustrations?

Kinematics in one dimension
Kinematics in two dimensions
Dynamics: Newton's Laws of motion
Circular motion
Gravitation
Work and energy
Linear momentum
Rotational motion

I use Giancoli's Physics textbook but the example of the above subjects are too little and not enough.

Thank you
 
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askor said:
Can someone please tell me what basic physics book that has many examples especially on below subjects and has good illustrations?
Halliday Resnick and Krane(vol1) is a really good book for both problems and theory, Concepts of Physics by HC Verma is also a phenomenal book, its vol1 covers all the topics mentioned by you and a few more like waves and sound waves. It has fewer and harder problems(and many nice illustrations) compared to Halliday Resnick but it's worth it in my opinion.
 
I found Giancoli to be terse (I think I remember it being 20 pages per chapter).

I think Young and Friedman is much better.
 
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