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bundahboy

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Physics in Focus v Jacaranda
« on: September 27, 2017, 07:07:12 pm »
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Hi all,

I have a bit of a dilemma regarding which phys textbook to use for revision. My school assigns Jacaranda but I switched to Physics in Focus midway through the year because it structures the content a little better in terms of the syllabus dotpoints. However, a lot of people have been saying (and I have noticed this as well) that Jacaranda does go into a bit more 'depth' with some of the concepts.

Do people find that the 'depth' of Jacaranda's content is necessarily relevant to the HSC syllabus/exam? Or do you reckon Physics in Focus has enough content to be safe to use on its own?
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Re: Physics in Focus v Jacaranda
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2017, 07:45:33 pm »
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Jacaranda's "in-depth" = out of syllabus content including like pedigree and apogee for ellipses so I'd recommend physics in focus or other people's notes

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