What Are the Best Resources for Refreshing Physics Knowledge Before Junior Year?

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In summary, the speaker is starting their junior year in physics after taking a year off. They are looking for recommendations on sources or books to supplement their studies. They have a couple of months to study and are currently rereading their college textbooks. They have Physics II, Calc III, and half of Diff. Eq. left to cover. The speaker also mentions considering covering some introductory vector-calculus based EM. They have taken these classes before but have forgotten most of it. The advice given is to focus on any mathematical subjects covered so far and to prepare in advance for the challenging subject of electromagnetic theory.
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I'm starting my junior year in physics after a year out of the system. What do you think are some of the best sources/books/etc for someone in my position?

I have a little under two months of time available to me.

I've been rereading my college textbooks cover to cover, and am wondering if there's something else I should throw in there. Still have Physics II, Calc III, and a half of Diff. Eq. left to cover. Anything else I should throw in there?
 
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If you're just starting out you will likely be required to take all these classes despite your self-study. However, if you've completed all these classes before and have taken time off I would recommend a heavy dose of any mathematical subjects you've covered so far.

If you have enough time I would recommend covering some introductory vector-calculus based EM because its some of the more challenging intro physics (both in terms of math and concepts) for a lot of people.
 
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If you're just starting out you will likely be required to take all these classes despite your self-study. However, if you've completed all these classes before and have taken time off I would recommend a heavy dose of any mathematical subjects you've covered so far.

If you have enough time I would recommend covering some introductory vector-calculus based EM because its some of the more challenging intro physics (both in terms of math and concepts) for a lot of people.

Yes, I've taken the classes before, but forgotten most of it. Am rereading everything, and it's going smoothly.

Thanks for the advise about EM, I remember reading that somewhere else as well. Electromagnetic theory is not fun apparently, and I am scheduled for that class. I'll try to warm up to the subject in advance.
 

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