Recommended physics textbook?

[turtles]

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hey guys,

I am currently taking physics class(mechanic) and having a real hard time. My textbook (serway-3rd edition) does not have many examples of solving problems. =( I would really appreciate it if you can recommend me a good physics textbook or study guide.

thanks,

turtles

 

[steve007]

Originally posted by turtles
hey guys,

I am currently taking physics class(mechanic) and having a real hard time. My textbook (serway-3rd edition) does not have many examples of solving problems. =( I would really appreciate it if you can recommend me a good physics textbook or study guide.

thanks,

turtles

schwamm's (sp) outline rules. got me a's in phys 1 and 2.

 

[LUBDUBB]

Yeah,

Schaum's College Physics outlines. Although the problems in this guide are easier than what you'll encounter in class, it is a good way to understand basic physics. What I used to get me A's in Physics 1 and 2:

1)Schaums college physics
2)Schaums physics for engineers
3)REA Physics Book ( a guide to every type physics problem you'll ever encounter)

Books 2 and 3 solve the problems using calc, however all these problems can be solved without using any calc. The most helpful of these three was the college physics books.

Good Luck

 

[BananaSplit]

Several people I know used The Portable TA by Andrew Elby to supplement our physics books (Halliday & Resnick)

I thought Halliday & Resnick did a fairly thorough job of explaining the concepts and I think there were enough examples.

 

[Nutmeg]

Halliday, Resnick, and Crane. Brutal, but effective.

 

[BerkeleyPremed]

I highly recommend The Portable TA by Andrew Elby. Because of that book, I basically didn't have to go to lecture for Physics 1 and still received a very good grade because the study guide (by Andrew Elby) gave me everything I needed.