/sci/ - Science & Math

[Anonymous No.1214361]

What's the most understandable physics textbook for a Chemistry major of average intelligence?

I have Phys II coming up in the spring, and I've been unhappy with the course text [Serway and Jewett], so I'd like to supplement it with a second one.

I'd prefer answers from people who have tried more than one book.

[Anonymous No.1214363]

>>1214361

*spring == fall

[Anonymous No.1214399]

No one?

[Anonymous No.1214403]

>>1214361

Used both Giancoli and Jewett/Serway.

Giancoli is more elaborate than Jewett and Serway, and gives more examples and applications. Therefore, I'd recommend the former.

If you're having problem with difficulty, and not with style, stay away from Giancoli.

[Anonymous No.1214408]

Giancolli, without a doubt.

[Anonymous No.1214425]

Thanks, fellas. I'll look into that.

My problem is definitely the presentation. I can get the problems alright after I decode what S+J are trying to tell me.

[Anonymous No.1214441]

fuck physics textbook

Physics
Classical Mechanics: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-1999/
Electricity and Magnetism: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-02-electricity-and-magnetism-spring-2002/

Chemistry:
Principles of Chemical Science: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-112-principles-of-chemical-science-fall-2005/
Intro to Solid State Chemistry: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/materials-science-and-engineering/3-091-introduction-to-solid-state-chemi
stry-fall-2004/

There are full video lectures for the entire course and other resources like lecture notes, solved problems, tests, etc.

[Anonymous No.1214447]

>>1214425
Yep, give Giancoli a shot then. At least he has the decency of presenting Maxwell's equations in differential forms.

[Anonymous No.1214457]

>>1214441

I use and enjoy that website, but I'm a rote learner. I need to resort to flash cards and problems to make anything stick, so a good text is critical.

[Anonymous No.1214471]

>>1214441
>pic
I am renouncing my Atheism.

[Anonymous No.1214484]

>>1214457
Oh, well in that case you should probably change your major to business, communication or kinesiology because you will never make it as a scientist or engineer.

Sorry...

[Anonymous No.1214505]

>>1214484

Thanks for your vote of confidence. I'm glad this thread devolved into a simultaneous pissing contest over college majors and learning styles.

Might as well bring up how science is/isn't a philosophy while you're at it.

[Anonymous No.1214511]

>>1214505