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)!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some self-teaching books are mentioned here:

 

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

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