Best Physics book - content review

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What is the best physics book for mcat out there in terms of content review? I know there have probably been a number of topics on this already, but most of them are outdated and I havn't been able to find the answer that I need. Most people recommend the BR physics and I do like their passages in terms of being challenging enough but their content doesn't give you the background knowledge to ace those questions. For example, in the momentum section it doesn't say anything about elastic / inelastic collisions in terms of conservation of energy but asks a question about it in the passage. Most of the real learning comes from the passages, but then how do I know if I'm missing out on a concept that wasn't covered in the passages? A lot of the concepts are just the simple basics, and I was wondering if there is a better physics book out there in terms of content review and getting into the tricks of things. Thanks.

 

[sc2016]

What is the best physics book for mcat out there in terms of content review? I know there have probably been a number of topics on this already, but most of them are outdated and I havn't been able to find the answer that I need. Most people recommend the BR physics and I do like their passages in terms of being challenging enough but their content doesn't give you the background knowledge to ace those questions. For example, in the momentum section it doesn't say anything about elastic / inelastic collisions in terms of conservation of energy but asks a question about it in the passage. Most of the real learning comes from the passages, but then how do I know if I'm missing out on a concept that wasn't covered in the passages? A lot of the concepts are just the simple basics, and I was wondering if there is a better physics book out there in terms of content review and getting into the tricks of things. Thanks.

Nova Physics is pretty good in content review, although it doesn't give passages just questions at the end of the chapter.

 

[raltima07]

And BR has the end of chapter review. Nova + BR = Success

 

[Im Learning]

Don't you think this topic has already been discussed? Seriously, We should lock pointless threads like this mods. This forum is way to cluttered with these type of threads.

 

[coyotelime]

Don't use TBR for content unless you are strong in physics. I got NOVA this week and am using TBR for passages only; it's worked wonders so far. Good luck!

 

[Im Learning]

why is this? /\

 

[BerkReviewTeach]

What is the best physics book for mcat out there in terms of content review? I know there have probably been a number of topics on this already, but most of them are outdated and I havn't been able to find the answer that I need. Most people recommend the BR physics and I do like their passages in terms of being challenging enough but their content doesn't give you the background knowledge to ace those questions. For example, in the momentum section it doesn't say anything about elastic / inelastic collisions in terms of conservation of energy but asks a question about it in the passage. Most of the real learning comes from the passages, but then how do I know if I'm missing out on a concept that wasn't covered in the passages? A lot of the concepts are just the simple basics, and I was wondering if there is a better physics book out there in terms of content review and getting into the tricks of things. Thanks.

You must be using the older BR physics book, because pages 183-184 discuss elastic and inelstic collisions in pretty good detail. I no longer have the older book, so I'm not sure if it glossed over the topic.

I do know that everything on the AAMC topic list is covered in BR passages and the philosophy of the company is that it is best to learn (and review) in the context of the passages. I fully get that there is comfort and security in going through review text, but for some of the more fundamental topics you should spend that time doing more passages and less reading. Just my $0.02.