Welcome, Wade!WadeGlenn said:
Lnewqban said:
Could you be more specific about your confusion?WadeGlenn said:
I should also have asked what books you are currently using so as not to recommend them.WadeGlenn said:
Well, those are not very famous books and are not used by a lot of people. So, you can just recommend all the books you think can help me.gleem said:
I don't think there is an issue with the math. I believe I face problem in approaching the question. How to go about it, how to know what am supposed to use to get to the answer. It just doesn't click.gleem said:
Well, you are right. But I personally believe that when you see a new question it is quite normal for you to take time and do it wrong multiple times. But I also think that you do reach to the answer if you are conceptually equipped. On the other hand, if your concepts are weak, you won't be able to answer it even after trying really hard. Therefore, I should work on my concepts too. Again, I completely agree with you. It would be awesome if anyone could recommend books about problem solving techniques specifically.dextercioby said:
The physics in your example problem is elementary the only stumbling block might be the right mathematical expression to work with. That said, perhaps a text with more examples and a wide range of problems might help e.g., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Serway is well illustrated with hundreds of worked examples and about 3000 problems.WadeGlenn said:
Isn't Morin's book like this?dextercioby said:
Some highly recommended introductory textbooks on mechanics include "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Serway and Jewett, "University Physics" by Young and Freedman, and "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker. These books provide a solid foundation in classical mechanics with clear explanations and a variety of problems to practice.
Yes, there are several online resources and courses available. Websites like Khan Academy and Coursera offer free courses on physics and mechanics. MIT OpenCourseWare also provides access to lecture notes and assignments from actual physics courses, which can be very helpful for self-study.
"Problems and Solutions in Introductory Mechanics" by David Morin is an excellent resource that focuses on problem-solving techniques. Another great option is "Mechanics" by Kleppner and Kolenkow, which includes numerous challenging problems along with detailed solutions to help strengthen your understanding of the concepts.
"Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by Riley, Hobson, and Bence is a comprehensive resource that covers the mathematics necessary for understanding mechanics. It includes topics such as calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra, all of which are crucial for a deeper understanding of physical principles.
Yes, classic texts like "The Feynman Lectures on Physics" by Richard Feynman and "The Principia" by Isaac Newton provide valuable insights into mechanics. Feynman's lectures offer an intuitive approach to physics, while Newton's work lays the foundational principles of classical mechanics. Both are excellent for gaining a historical perspective and deeper conceptual understanding.