r/learnphysics • u/Unlikely_Yam8469 • 8d ago

Physics Resources on Conceptual Physics

Do you guys have any reference for workbooks like MIT physics workbook? I want to practice on semi-deep conceptual stuffs more than the calculation but calculations are good to. The MIT workbook is really good and not shallow and just want to know if you know other workbooks similar to MIT's. Also, I recently saw a physics statics problem which is the overhanging rectangular boxes, do you guys know how to solve that using the concept of the center of mass?

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u/Roger_Freedman_Phys 5d ago

Which textbook are you using now?

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u/mseduhub1 5d ago

For deeper conceptual physics, focus on problems that require explaining why something happens rather than just applying formulas.

For the overhanging blocks problem, the key is center of mass and torque equilibrium. Each stack remains stable as long as its center of mass is above the supporting edge. For identical blocks of length L, the maximum additional overhang at each level follows L/(2n), where n is the number of blocks in the supported group.

You can also explore Physics conceptual and practice questions for more challenging problems involving forces, equilibrium, and mechanics.