For the calculus-based General Physics course primarily taken by engineers and science majors (including physics majors). This long-awaited and extensive revision maintains Giancoli's reputation for creating carefully crafted, highly accurate and precise physics texts. Physics for Scientists and Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy with a clear and direct narrative and applications that draw the student into the physics. The new edition also features an unrivaled suite of media and on-line resources that enhance the understanding of physics. This book is written for students. It aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner that is accessible and clear, and to teach students by anticipating their needs and difficulties without oversimplifying. Physics is a description of reality, and thus each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that students can directly relate to. We then move on to the generalizations and more formal treatment of the topic. Not only does this make the material more interesting and easier to understand, but it is closer to the way physics is actually practiced.
UBC, Phys 100 + 101 - Introductory Physics, Energy and Waves. Clear and concise explanations, well illustrated, useful examples. Very helpful books for studying introductory phys. Helped me to pass my courses with flying colours~
This is part of my personal library, which also includes Giancoli's Volume II (ISBN 0130215198) as well as Brandt's companion study guide (ISBN 0130214752). The college level texts are clearly written and the study guide helps with additional applications and more importantly, how the solutions are developed.