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A textbook is a book containing a comprehensive compilation of content in a branch of study with the intention of explaining it. Textbook are produced to meet the needs of educators, usually at educational institutions. Schoolbooks are textbooks and other books used in schools. Today, many textbooks are published in both print and digital formats.

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    Unproven claim in Weinberg's textbook

    In his Lectures on Quantum Mechanics, Weinberg makes the following claim about solutions to the Schrodinger equation for a central potential: Suppose \psi(\mathbf{x},t) is an eigenfunction of H, \mathbf{L}^2, and L_z. According to Weinberg, "since \mathbf{L}^2 acts only on angles, such a...
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    Can someone please recommend me a college textbook?

    Can you recommend me a college textbook for electrical engineering? Like tell me all the titles for the textbooks for the first year of college EE courses, include the names of the books, editions, authors, thanks a lot.
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    Studying Taking a course that doesn't rely much on textbook

    Hello, I am taking my first upper division chemical engineering course, which is sort of a survey class that introduces the various topics and methodologies in chemical engineering. This is my first time having a professor that doesn't rely much on the book, and in his own terms "the...
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    Textbook says there's no such thing as a centrilfugal force

    Homework Statement what about the reaction force to a ball swinging in circles on a string or a rollercoaster doing a loop.
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    An alternative introductory textbook for statistical mechanics

    An Introduction To Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics by Stowe is the course textbook for my Statistical Physics course I am having trouble with the book as it does NOT provide good examples and explanations nor does it have solutions just answers. I was wondering if there is Schaums or...
  6. N

    Strange fluid-mechanics formula made by crazy textbook author

    Please look at the picture I uploaded. Can somebody explain to me how the author of my book can claim that the "vertical component of the ring surface-tension force at the interface in the tube balances the weight of the column of fluid of height h"? This stuff is weird. How can TENSION...
  7. D

    Uncertainty Principle textbook equation

    I have been going through my Physics textbook to brush up on my Quantum Mechanics before starting my next QM course next academic year and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle for position and momentum is written as ΔxΔp ≥ h-bar when I thought it was ΔxΔp ≥ (h-bar)/2. Other sources say it is...
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    Good introductory textbook for L & H dynamics?

    I'm a high school grad, my knowledge of college level physics is quite rudimentary. I would like to start learning about L & H dynamics. What textbook would you guys recommend for novices?
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    Are These Math Textbook Recommendations On Point?

    This recommendation for books in different subjects I've got recommended from this forum and other resources: Precalculus: Basic mathematics by lang Principles of Mathematics by Carl Barnett, Allendoerfer Books by Gelfand Proof and foundation: How to Prove It: A Structured Approach Daniel J...
  10. T

    Review Best Textbooks for Calculus and Linear Algebra

    I found some very interesting reading and would like to see the review of the avid textbook readers on this site: Differential and Integral Calculus 3EDby Edmund Landau https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821828304/?tag=pfamazon01-20(who loves proofs?,this book contain only proofs,so only for those...
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    Anyone seen mistakes like these in a textbook?

    these go a little beyond the usual typo or hole in a proof: art history book with no pictures: here are the rest http://www.topdegreesonline.org/posts/10-outrageous-textbook-blunders/
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    Relative Velocity - Mistake in Textbook?

    I am just reading through this free online textbook and it seems to me that there is a mistake on page 24. http://www.anselm.edu/internet/physics/cbphysics/downloadsI/cbPhysicsIa18.pdf#page=23 He describes the muzzle velocity, which he defines as the relative velocity between two objects...
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    Which abstract algebra textbook is most cummulative

    If I were to use an abstract algebra book for quick and easy reference which one would it be? Dummit and Foote is very cumulative, is there anything better in the market? And how long would it take to work out all of D + F for an average student with basic background in Algebra?
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    Preparing for University: Geometry Books Recommended

    Hi I'm starting university in September and wanted to consolidate my current knowledge. I got hold of a nice textbook called 'foundation mathematics' which covers algebra to fairly basic calculus, but was looking for a good one on geometry. Can anyone recommend any decent books (or...
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    Which linear algebra textbook?

    Hi, I've searched this forum and narrowed my choices down to these three books: linear algebra - friedberg linear algebra - hoffman &kunze linear algebra - serge langCould anyone please compare these three books? I'm a high school student and haven't studied linear algebra before. (I can...
  16. ikihi

    Error in my textbook? scientific notation conversion

    Homework Statement The question is: The Earth formed 4.57 x 10^9 years ago. What is this time in seconds? The answer the textbook is giving is 1.44x10^17 seconds. The answer I keep getting is 1.44x10^15 seconds. Is the textbook wrong or am i wrong?
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    Is this textbook example incorrect?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations I got 4.5*10^22 /m^3 using the exact numbers that they used... which gives 4.5*10^16 /cm^3Is there some intermediate step which was not shown? ie. the numerical answer given by the equation is in some other unit which was converted to /m^3? The Attempt...
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    Circuits class textbook recommedations?

    Can anyone recommend a circuits book? And I have never taken a circuits class. The textbook that my school is reading from is Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis by J. David Irwin. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHLIP4/?tag=pfamazon01-20 However the book did not get good reviews so I want...
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    What the best beginner textbook for chaos, fractal, & random analysis?

    Hi all, I'm trying to self-learn about chaos, fractal, or anything that correspondence to random analysis (maybe with some material from statistical physics). Anyone know what the best textbook for these fields?
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    Please recommend a textbook to prepare me for math research in econ

    Next semester I'll be doing some independent research in the mathematics of trading. Specifically I'm looking for a text that will teach me to grapple with Markov Chains, Brownian motion models, mean reversion models, and models with regime switching.
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    Seeking a Constructivist Geometry Textbook for Preservice Teachers

    I could not post this to the resource forums, so I am posting it here. I am looking for a Geometry textbook for pre-service teachers. The text ideally should incorporate some constructivist practices and the use of technology to help visualize geometry problems. Most of the teachers will be...
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    Studying Physics and Math teaching textbook reccomendations

    Hey, I'm a 16 year old at high school and I feel as if my Physics and Mathematical concepts are lacking in depth. I've tried reading the Feynman Lectures, but I always get lost on the mathematical portions. What would you suggest for me to build up a solid base in both these fields so I can...
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    Textbook reading about cyclotrons

    Hello, I was looking at my textbook reading about cyclotrons, and I was confused about the Dees, as well as why is there a space in between the Dees? What measurement is made within that space between the Dees?
  24. MathematicalPhysicist

    Ex 0.2.5 in Sachs and Wu's textbook.

    In the next attachements are: 1. Exercise 0.2.5 which I want help with. 2. Proposition 0.2.1 and its proof. Now, basically a few things are changed in the theorem, I don't think I can use here the definition of s(t) in the proof of prop0.2.1 cause its s(t)=0, I don't think I can use this...
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    Studying Best Book for Learning Electricity and Magnetism on Your Own?

    Hello, First, I'd like to apologize if there is a more appropriate forum to post this question in, but this looks like the best one. I am looking to learn about Electricity and Magnetism on my own. I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good book to get me started. I would...
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    Finding the Best Calculus Textbook - A Guide

    So I just started my first course of calculus I we are using Steward Calculus Early Transcendentals 7e and it is an ok book so far but I was wondering if anybody knows a book that is better and that is more clear and also that has answers to the questions so I can check my work as I go. or If...
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    Help Understanding Kerson Huang's Statistical Mechanics Textbook

    I am specifically referring to textbook "Statistical Mechanics" by Kerson Huang. It is not a general physics question, I am just trying to understand what is written in this specific book. So you can only really help if are familiar with it and have it at hand. I'm having trouble following...
  28. caffeinemachine

    MHB Finite abelian group textbook help

    I need to read about finite abelian groups. I searched 'finite abelian group' on amazon and the closest search result was 'finite group theory'. Googling didn't help either. Does there exist a book dedicated to finite abelian groups? If yes, and if you know of a good one then please reply...
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    Textbook Recommendations for IChO

    Again, I'm not quite sure where this goes. Since it's vaguely school/college related, I thought I'd ask in this forum, but please move it if appropriate. I was wondering if anyone could recommend some textbooks for the International Chemistry Olympiad? I'm looking specifically for physical...
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    Math Based or Conceptual Based Physics Textbook?

    I am a freshman in high school and I want to major in physics and probably mathematics in college. I would like to learn more physics and I think that math is a very important part in learning physics. However, I don't know algebra II, trigonometry, or calculus so I was wondering if I should...
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    Classical mechanics textbook question [Indian edition?]

    Hello, so i just received a copy of introduction to classical mechanics by kleppner and kolenkow in the mail today. I was so excited unwrapping it but when i saw it i was very disspointed. it turns out the person sent me the "special indian edition". i was pretty upset and I'm thinking of...
  32. R

    Please recommend good textbook to learn about oscilloscope

    I'm preparing for Physics GRE. I never took experiment course in college except experiment in general physics. Seeing previous 4 tests, I found there is oscilloscope problem. What is good book for learning about oscilloscope? I read XYZ primer but it's not much detailed.
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    Good advanced textbook on physiology?

    I was wondering what is the best textbook for advanced physiology? I have read Guyton, but something more comprehensive would be nice. Any suggestions?
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    Review My High School Physics Textbook: Chapter 1

    Hi guys, I am writing a 400 page high school theory physics textbook, it will be 100 pages per chapter, I have completed the first chapter so is it possible for me to send it to someone to give me some feedback? :) Please =3 If you are interested in having a look at it comment here and I will...
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    What Is the Best Textbook for Precalculus?

    To begin, I must say that this website has become quite a reference. It's full of capable minds that are willing to help anyone. It's structured, individual, and it possesses a high-IQ community, and I thank you for allowing me to surf freely over the forums. I suppose I'll make my contribution...
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    Fluid Mechanics textbook Recommendations - 1st year Mech Eng

    Hi, I've done a search and I know that other people have askled for a good textbook for fluid mechanics for a 1st year Mech Eng student however, I'd like to find one with a lot of worked example ploblems. I'm finding my course notes are too far a jump from the simple examples our lecturer...
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    Best Statics Textbook? Help Finding Right Book

    Please help! I'm having trouble in Statics, and my textbook isn't helping. I've got Vector Mechanics for Engineers by Beer and Johnson. I've heard it's supposed to be a good text, but am finding it inscrutable for some reason. Any recommendations?
  38. R

    Textbook for Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy

    Hi guys, Please suggest a good introductory books for Structural Geology and Optical mineralogy, thanks :)
  39. V

    Best Calculus Textbooks: Thomas/Finney 9th Edition

    Hi, What is the best calculus textbook? I borrowed Thomas/Finney 9th Edition from the library the other day and I like it a lot but I don't know if it is the best textbook out there. The good thing about Thomas/Finney Calculus is that is covers a lot of topics ranging from conic sections to real...
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    Basic arithmetic through to university lvl textbook recommendations

    Hi all, newbie here. So I've tried asking this question on Reddit with barely a reply and now another forum I frequent with also not much of a reply. And a while back an acquaintance recommended this forum to me. So my request is can you recommend me some mathematics textbooks that go from...
  41. R

    MATLAB Is a Matlab Textbook Necessary for Programming? Weighing the Pros and Cons

    I'll be doing a programming subject where the first half will be spent on Matlab then the second half on C. It has a prescribed textbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0495668079/?tag=pfamazon01-20 which solely focuses on Matlab programming. With all the resources available on the internet, is it...
  42. N

    Wrong proof in textbook of optics?

    In textbook on optics by Pedrotti (and I think Fowles does the same) on page 493 it is said that: kr=krr=ktr from which follows (k-kr)r=(k-kt)r=(kr-kt)r=0, where k, kr and kt are wave vectors of incident, reflected and transmitted wave. Than Pedrotti concludes that kr and kt must...
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    Gr.12 Physics 30 TextBook *Curling(sport)* question

    Question: Unit is on Momentum and Impulse Experienced Curlers know how to safely stop a moving stone. What do they do and why? At first I thought sweeping helps the moving stone stop. But looking around the internet sweeping actually decreases the friction between the stone and the ice by...
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    Open high school physics textbook?

    Is there any free (open) high school physics textbook available online? Thanks
  45. R

    Need a good course or textbook to learn intermediate ODE's

    sorry if this is not the correct place to be asking this question. I looked around for a more appropriate forum. Anyways I am trying to learn differential equations from "Hirsch, Differential equations, dynamical systems and and Introduction to chaos" and I'm absolutely fed up with this book...
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    Mathematical physics textbook with solutions in it?

    Hello I'm taking a mathematical physics course which has heavy emphasis on algebraic structures. The course has no required textbook but I want one anyway for extra practice. All of the books I see at my library all have no solutions in them which makes it frustrating because then I don't know...
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    Electric Force Textbook error?

    Homework Statement Find the net force given a point charge and the value of the electric field. Homework Equations FE = εq ε= (5.6*10^4) q=(-1.2 * 10^-5) The Attempt at a Solution FE = εq FE = (5.6*10^4)(-1.2 * 10^-5) FE = 0.672 N [left] Seriously. I am posting this...
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    Alternative differential equations textbook

    I am taking my first differential equations course. I am using the textbook by Edwards and Penney. My problem with this book is that it holds your hand a little bit too much. I don't like that I have to read huge amounts of explanation just to get a small amount of information. Does anyone know...
  49. R

    I want to see University's textbook list

    Is there a way to see syllabus and textbooks of a university which I'm not belong to? I visit website like course catalog of universities like MIT, Stanford, UC of Berkeley. Some course of some major of some university reveal their textbook used in course but it seems generally that syllabus...
  50. Greg Bernhardt

    Request a math textbook listing

    Please use this thread if you don't see the math textbook you are looking for. In your post please include Title (edition) and author. We'll do our best to add it quickly. Once we add your listings we will delete your request post. Thanks! Of course, we would appreciate your participation...
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