Best Introductory Material for Physics

[inkd]

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)!

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

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.

[elfmotat]

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.

[inkd]

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.

[elfmotat]

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.

[ralfy]

Some self-teaching books are mentioned here:

 

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=97158

[Bhavini Tanna]

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