Hugh D. Young (1930–2013)

I majored in physics and astronomy at the University of Iowa, where we used this textbook in our introductory courses. The book assumes knowledge of calculus, which is fitting since you can't really do physics without calculus. But I still use some of the problem sets selectively with my high school students (who haven't taken calculus).

My only compliant about this edition of the book is that it is only chapter 38-44. You need this supplement only if you bought the textbook without realizing show more that it was only chapters 1-37. I recommend the entire text in one book rather than two. show less

This book is a great introduction to physics at the university level. The author explains several of the hardest concepts successfully with the occasional humorous line. Great reference book to keep in your bookshelf forever as a souvenir from the battle against freshman physics. If your copy is as torn and destroyed as mine you probably enjoyed this book.
Prerequisites: Weight Lifting 101

All textbook manufacturers take note this is how you layout a text book. Don't scrimp on pages use your space consistently for the same purposes. This has a great order and presentation of the subject matter. It lays it out with skill and polish and the online material that ties in with the text is above par.

I majored in physics and astronomy at the University of Iowa, where we used this textbook in our introductory courses. The book assumes knowledge of calculus, which is fitting since you can't really do physics without calculus. But I still use some of the problem sets selectively with my high school students (who haven't taken calculus).

My only compliant about this edition of the book is that it omits chapter 38-44, which must be purchased as "Volume 3" if you buy this version without show more realizing that it isn't the full text. show less