I got myself one today.
I was told that it is good for preparing physics sub.
Has anyone used this book? Any suggestions?
What do you guys think of this book "3,000 Solved Probl
What do you guys think of this book "3,000 Solved Probl
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This book I also used it for preparation of my GRE.
But only for the start, the problems are too easy compared to GRE sandard.
Also, it doesn't have quantum mechanics and particle physics (or rather the topics covered in particle physics are too shallow).
I think it is good in the sense that the questions are arranged ibased on topics, and form easy to difficult. It is good for refreshing your college physics.
However, you need a more in-depth book than this one if you are preparing for GRE.
But only for the start, the problems are too easy compared to GRE sandard.
Also, it doesn't have quantum mechanics and particle physics (or rather the topics covered in particle physics are too shallow).
I think it is good in the sense that the questions are arranged ibased on topics, and form easy to difficult. It is good for refreshing your college physics.
However, you need a more in-depth book than this one if you are preparing for GRE.
Hmm.. I thought you were referring to a different book. I'm using one of the REA books, but based on the amazon.com description the formats seem similar. Start with easy questions, then make them increasingly difficult. I find it's very helpful in reviewing elementary physics concepts, and in helping me memorize constants (like G, the universal gravitational constant) that I haven't used since I took lower level courses. My hope is to go through whole book by the end of the summer.
But like you said, it's necessary to help you study for the GRE but by no means sufficient.
But like you said, it's necessary to help you study for the GRE but by no means sufficient.
Watch out for the purple book, it covers tons of stuff and it gets you into the habit of being careful and working through each problem. This is not at all like the GRE. I spent last summer using the book and I progressively took each of the 4 available practice exams. I found that as I went through the purple book, I understood more, yet the last practice test I took I actually did worse!
In retrospect, I realize that I understood more physics, but I was taking longer on the actual test. If you know a little bit about every question, you'll attempt to actually complete each question thoroughly, however, it simply takes too long. If you do use the purple book, before the test go over the actual exams. The actual GRE exam tests speed as much as it tests understanding. Look for limiting cases etc. The purple book will have you doing unreasonable calculations and you'll get used to it. The problem is that doesn't represent the GRE. You may understand more physics, but it could hurt you if you're not careful. Whatever you do, definately hunt around online to get the practice tests.
In retrospect, I realize that I understood more physics, but I was taking longer on the actual test. If you know a little bit about every question, you'll attempt to actually complete each question thoroughly, however, it simply takes too long. If you do use the purple book, before the test go over the actual exams. The actual GRE exam tests speed as much as it tests understanding. Look for limiting cases etc. The purple book will have you doing unreasonable calculations and you'll get used to it. The problem is that doesn't represent the GRE. You may understand more physics, but it could hurt you if you're not careful. Whatever you do, definately hunt around online to get the practice tests.