Problems in general physics
The "Classic Text Series" is a collection of books written by the most famous mathematicians of their time and has been proven over the years as the most preferred concept-building tool to learn mathematics. Arihant's imprints of these books are a way of presenting these timeless classics. Compiled by IE IRODOV, the book "Problems in General Physics" has been updated and deals with the modern treatment of complex concepts of General Physics. Formulated as per the latest syllabus, this complete preparatory guide is accumulated with 1900 Problems, Solutions, and hints for solving the most complicated ones to enhance problem-solving skills. The unique features accumulated in this book are: 1. Complete syllabus is divided in 6 parts and further into chapters 2. Each chapter contains a summary of principal formulas related to physics 3. Explanatory notes are provided to deeply understand concepts 4. Hints and complete solutions are given for all questions 5. Quantitative data and answers are presented as per approximation and numerical accuracy rules. 6. Physical constants and tables are summarized at the end of the book 7. Works as an elementary textbook to build concepts TABLE OF CONTENT: Part 1- Physical Fundamentals of Mechanics, Part 2- Thermodynamics and Molecular Physics, Part 3- Electrodynamics, Part 4- Oscillations and Waves, Part 5- Optics, Part 6- Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Answers and Solutions, Appendices
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- What books with end-of-chapter problems have you found most valuable for truly mastering a subject? Can be any field – computer science, math, physics, economics, etc.
Some of my best learning experiences have come from textbooks that forced me to apply concepts - attack problems directly and refer to the prose on need basis to fill the gaps.
My favourites are - 1. Problems in General Physics by I. E. Irodov 2. Concepts of Physics by H.C Verma Part I & II 3. How to Solve It by George Pólya
- - "Differential and Integral Calculus", Piskunov.
- "A Course of Higher Mathematics", Smirnov. This one could be a bit expensive, but if you find yourself in a country that has had good relations with the former Soviet Union, you might find it a a really affordable price because they had licenses to print these books, and generally speaking, the MIR Publishers, Moscow, books.
- "Problems in Mathematical Analysis", Demidovich.
- "Course of Theoretical Physics", Landau.
- "Problems in General Physics", Irodov.
You'll note that there are "course" books and "problem" books in there.
All the best,
- Probably not anyone's first choice, completely unknown in the US and not truly a maths book, so much as a physics book.
Problems in general physics by IE Irodov [1] was one of those "bang your head on the wall, but when you get it it's ecstasy" kind of books for me.
I am not even sure if I would recommend it to every one. Maybe masochists. But, looking back on it, I have some really fond memories of locking myself in a room for 2 days to get a problem that I felt oh-so-close to solving. Eventually getting it is intensely rewarding.
It it right at the grade 10-12 level.
https://smile.amazon.com/Problems-General-Physics-I-Irodov/d...
- It's not just math. Physics too. People from India who went through engineering entrance exams like JEE will have fond (or horrific) memories of "Problems in General Physics" by Irodov (https://archive.org/details/IrodovProblemsInGeneralPhysics/m...). Every problem in there was something to wrestle with.
- Agree! And it's not just limited to math.
I used to study for my engineering entrance exams with the Problems in General Physics book by IE Irodov. They were some of the most challenging and creative problems that I have ever solved. They are quite interesting and require critical thinking to solve. Even the problems I later studied in actual engineering courses didn't come any close.
The books by Russians in any of the STEM courses are really well written and approach problem solving in a way that most American and/or Indian books don't.
- It probably wouldn't be as enlightening to most adults, but Problems in General Physics by Irodov kicked my ass in high school and taught me a lot
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