Supplements to Calculus II and Physics I Mechanics

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<p>Hello all!</p>

<p>Are there any books I could use as supplements for Calc II and Physics I Mechanics? I just need a book that I learn concepts from in case I don't understand something from my classes. Someone recommended to me the AP Calculus Crash Course book, but will that work for a college course?</p>

<p>By the way, I'm asking this because my professors aren't the best at teaching and the textbooks assigned are hard to understand.</p>

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<p>For calculus, diffeq and linear algebra I recommend checking Paul’s Online Notes. They are pretty solid. As for physics, I would maybe try Khan Academy or something, though I don’t really know how great they are.</p>

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<p>^ I tried Khan Academy, it’s just basic notes. But I will certainly take a look at Paul’s Online Notes. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Pauls notes are freaking amazing. Even for later classes like diff eq or linear algebra. </p>

<p>Also what I do is look up your text book on Amazon and read the review. If your book is rated 3 stars or less, look at getting an older edition of a better book on the cheap. Examples are usually explained better and really good practice problems at the end. Sometimes you just get stuck with a crappy text. </p>

<p>3rd, Schuams outlines are pure gold. They are condensed practical books with over 1,000 practical questions and a lot of them fully solved. If I take a new technical class, and if there are some things I’m just not getting or able to do in the homework, I order one. They are from 15-20 bucks each. Your school library might even have them on the shelves that you can check out. </p>

<p>Here is an example on Amazon and you can look through the table of contents. The Calculus book covers material from 1-3.
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Schaums-Outline-Calculus-Edition-Series/dp/0071795537/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360304997&sr=8-1&keywords=schaums+calculus[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Schaums-Outline-Calculus-Edition-Series/dp/0071795537/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360304997&sr=8-1&keywords=schaums+calculus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Man I wish CC was around when I was a freshman lol.</p>

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<p>For math stuff, there are jillions of sources on the web to explain what your textbooks can’t.</p>

<p>For physics, I suggest a different approach then merely doing problem sets. Pick up either this book or one of the suggested similar books to bolster your understanding of CONCEPTS first:</p>

<p>[The</a> Flying Circus of Physics: Jearl Walker: 9780471762737: Amazon.com: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Circus-Physics-Jearl-Walker/dp/0471762733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360400353&sr=1-1&keywords=flying+circus+of+physics]The”>http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Circus-Physics-Jearl-Walker/dp/0471762733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360400353&sr=1-1&keywords=flying+circus+of+physics)</p>