inkd Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hello, all! I have recently developed an interest in physics, and I was wondering where I should begin. Unfortunately, my familiarity with the field is non-existent. What little experience I have had has focused more on concepts than the mathematics behind it. Is there anything that combines both approaches without being frighteningly technical? Something appropriate for self-teaching would be ideal, but if I reach an impediment too great to be overcome alone, I can find help. So, what do you all recommend? Thanks in advance, guys (and gals)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You can try some videos from the Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics They try to mix conceptual intuition with the mathematics; you might find that helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfmotat Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 What's your background in math? My recommendation for someone who knows vector calculus is going to be very different from my recommendation for someone who doesn't know what a derivative is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkd Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks, Cap'n Refsmmat. And, elfmotat, I laughed hard when I read your comment because I have had derivatives explained to me by the mathematically proficient, and I still have no idea what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfmotat Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks, Cap'n Refsmmat. And, elfmotat, I laughed hard when I read your comment because I have had derivatives explained to me by the mathematically proficient, and I still have no idea what they are. . In that case I think Khan Academy (Cap'n's link) should be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Some self-teaching books are mentioned here: http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=97158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhavini Tanna Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi,, You can explore online lessons on Physics here http://lurnq.com/explore-lessons/Physics/ These lessons can be very helpful to a great extent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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