<p>I was wondering what book would be great for me to self teach myself physics. I'm taking a physics honors class next year, and I heard that the class is extremely difficult. I want to get a head start into learning physics, as I have not taken a previous class on the subject (I understand Algebra 2, as I am currently taking the class). Are there any books you would suggest to self teach myself physics, or should I just purchase the textbook the honors physics class uses?</p>
<p>The Feynman Lectures On Physics. It was published in the 60s, but it is still very relevant and just a great text. I believe Caltech students still use it for their textbook in the undergrad physics classes.</p>
<p>The Feynman lectures is more suitable after previous exposure on the topic; also he’s only in algebra 2 when there are some topics that need basic understanding of Calculus just to understand what’s happening. Don’t worry it’s not that bad. For the first year college introductory physics class ( AP Physics technically ), the physics isn’t really the problem but the mathematical maturity needed to transcribe the physics.</p>
<p>Our class never used a textbook, only lectures that my teacher found sufficient for the class. I still used a textbook anyway since there are certain insights that I can gain better from reading. I used Physics : Principles with Applications by Giancoli. It’s algebra based and it’s not bad at all, but certain things can be simplified faster or need clarification especially specific topics on the AP exam. At the beginning of the school year buy your review book already. it simplifies everything so you an review in class because there is a whole lot of stuff your gonna lean .Actually I’ll tell you more about what i think but it’s getting late so just pm me if you want more info</p>
<p>MIT’s OCW Lectures for 8.01 are good for Mechanics. However, they are the equivalent of AP Physics C Mechanics + more.</p>
<p>If you are only looking for basic physics, and aren’t watching them for pleasure, I would recommend a simple textbook.</p>
<p>Conceptual Physics.
The book is mostly about concepts.
It is pretty interesting if you prefer explaining phenomenons to doing calculation stuff.</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) (9780471134473): Karl F. Kuhn: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Physics-Self-Teaching-Guide-Guides/dp/0471134473]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Physics-Self-Teaching-Guide-Guides/dp/0471134473)</p>
<p>That book looks like a good choice, and it has good reviews.</p>
<p>Which textbook is most famous for AP Physics AB…Serwey or Giancoli?></p>
<p>Take my advice with a grain of salt, but I am using this at the moment
[MIT</a> OpenCourseWare | Physics | 8.01SC Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 2010 | Home](<a href=“http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01sc-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-2010/]MIT”>http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01sc-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-2010/)</p>
<p>I’ve used Giancoli and it was a great book
Love Serway too, but it’s harder than Giancoli imo</p>