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kwiiiss

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textbook!
« on: February 09, 2010, 07:33:47 pm »
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I was just wondering what textbook is best for physics,
at school we use Nelson and I think it is the most confusing and pointless book ever.
I understand that people have different adaptation of different textbooks, but I just want to know what the general consensus is.
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Re: textbook!
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2010, 07:44:05 pm »
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I found that Nelson was the best - my teacher highly recommended it, so we all grabbed it to read over before SACs.

The textbook doesn't matter so much if you understand the concepts. If you're struggling with those, it might be wise to post a few questions (or points to clarify) up here or purchase something like A+ notes, which is a nice little summary of the content.

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Re: textbook!
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010, 07:49:54 pm »
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all textbooks cover the same topics, unlike subjects like english, there is only 1 correct way in physics. the theory is explained in much similar fashion so it shouldnt really matter.
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Re: textbook!
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2010, 08:19:09 pm »
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i found that nelson did not explain concepts thoroughly, so I used the heinemann one

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Re: textbook!
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2010, 08:36:56 pm »
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so did heinemann explain things better?

Yeah, I find explanations in Nelson very confusing.

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Re: textbook!
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2010, 08:38:53 pm »
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so did heinemann explain things better?

Yeah, I find explanations in Nelson very confusing.

I had a look at the Nelson, doesn't seem too bad, imo quite understandable
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Re: textbook!
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2010, 09:02:50 pm »
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Heinemann has mistakes with formulae, so be careful.

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Re: textbook!
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2010, 09:05:32 pm »
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purchase something like A+ notes, which is a nice little summary of the content.
i find these along with the NEAP notes really helpful, not only ins physics but all subjects
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Re: textbook!
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2010, 03:22:06 pm »
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so did heinemann explain things better?


Yes it did, however i shud warn u that heinemann tends to go a little overboard with some things, for that, I STRONGLY recommend A+ notes, A+notes sticks to the study design

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Re: textbook!
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2010, 05:53:34 pm »
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Yeah, friend was saying that you don't even need some of the stuff in the textbooks.
You're all right, A+ notes are really good, got a copy of them today.
Thanks all.
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