Which Textbooks Should I Use to Self-Teach Physics?

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The discussion centers on finding suitable textbooks for self-teaching physics from a beginner level to more advanced concepts. The user expresses a desire to learn physics comprehensively, similar to school and university curricula, and prefers physical textbooks over eBooks. They have a foundation in algebra and trigonometry but lack knowledge in calculus, indicating a willingness to improve their math skills as needed. Recommendations include "Calculus: An Intuitive and Physical Approach" by Morris Kline and "Mathematics and the Physical World" by the same author. Additionally, "Principles of Physics" by Frederick J. Bueche and David A. Jerde is suggested as a useful resource for progressing from basic to advanced physics. The user seeks guidance on where to start, emphasizing the importance of structured learning rather than random textbook purchases.
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Hey everyone, I really do hope I'm posting in the right section new forums can be overwhelming sometimes so it's hard to know.

I'm looking to start learning physics, I have little to no experience in the subject and was wondering what textbooks I should buy, I want to self teach myself from a beginners level, to as far as I am able to at home, so basically from a year 11 level to as advance as I can possibly self teach, I know there are ebooks on this site but I'd rather learn out of a textbook, any help is greatly appreciated and I promise to become active on this forum once i start learning :). I don't want to just learn theories I actually want to learn what they teach at school and uni. I can to this forum after realising I should ask some experts what I should learn instead of buying random textbooks.
 
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How much mathematics do you know? Algebra? Trigonometry? Calculus?
 
jtbell said:
How much mathematics do you know? Algebra? Trigonometry? Calculus?

I know algebra and trigonometry, If I see the physics work though and I realize I need to work more on my maths as well I'll just get my old math textbooks and buy some if I have to :) but I don't know Calculus
 
This one is good for calculus Calculus: An Intuitive and Physical Approach By MORRIS KLINE
Mathematics and the Physical World (Dover books explaining science) by Morris Kline
 
Maybe it's late, but this book is very interesting and useful (as u want from basic to advance)
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS by FREDERICK J. BUECHE & DAVID A. JERDE
 

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