Which Physics Book Offers Extensive Examples and Illustrations?

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The discussion centers on identifying physics textbooks that provide extensive examples and illustrations for key topics in physics. Participants recommend "University Physics Volume 1" from OpenStax for its comprehensive approach, as well as "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Krane for its balance of problems and theory. "Concepts of Physics" by HC Verma is highlighted for its depth and illustrations, while "Young and Friedman" is suggested as a superior alternative. Users express dissatisfaction with Giancoli's textbook due to its brevity and lack of examples.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts such as kinematics and dynamics.
  • Familiarity with Newton's Laws of motion and their applications.
  • Knowledge of gravitational principles and energy concepts.
  • Ability to interpret illustrations and examples in educational texts.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore "University Physics Volume 1" on OpenStax for comprehensive examples.
  • Research "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Krane for problem-solving techniques.
  • Investigate "Concepts of Physics" by HC Verma for advanced illustrations and problem sets.
  • Review "Young and Friedman" for a comparative analysis of physics textbooks.
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Students and educators in physics, textbook authors, and anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of fundamental physics concepts through well-illustrated examples and comprehensive problem sets.

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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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