Thinking of buying Concepts of Physics, your decision might change after reading this article. Is HC Verma's Concepts of Physics enough for cracking JEE ?
From pros and cons to IITians strategy of solving this book, we've covered everything you'll ever need to know about this book. BONUS : Buying links are now available after the full review.
Authored by Harish Chandra Verma, professor at IIT Kanpur; this book is a best-seller at an introductory college level. I've completely solved the book and I couldn't find even a single error in the book. Let's find out the why this book is so much popular among scholars.
I have developed a somewhat different methodology of presenting physics to the students. Concepts of Physics is a translation of this methodology into a textbook. - H. C. Verma
The first and foremost thing : this book is ONE OF A KIND and I would call it a MASTERPIECE. You learn different concepts by solving exercises which consists of Single correct, Multiple Correct, Short Answer and Subjective problems. Single correct and Multiple correct strengthens your understanding of theory. Each and every question targets those concepts where most students are weak at. I bet you won't be able solve these two exercises 100% correctly, no matter whether you're an average student or a topper. SERIOUSLY !
I guarantee you will definitely stuck somewhere or the other in these exercise and you'll keep believing that answer key is wrong until you consult a teacher 😊. That's the awesomeness of Prof. H.C. Verma.
What's the need of subjective problems when all questions asked are of objective pattern?
First of all, almost all answers of subjective problems have a numeric value as an answer. That means you won't be asked something like "Define average speed." instead it would be like "A man walks at a speed of 6 km/h for 1 km and 8 km/h for the next 1 km. What is his average speed for the walk of 2 km?". These questions test your ability to use learned theory into real life.
NOTE : I've picked up the question directly from Concepts of Physics and opening page 41 in HCV (Part-I) is the only way to know the answer xD.
And yes, direct integer based questions are asked in JEE Advanced.
Many a times these type of questions are moulded into MCQ's in JEE and other entrance exams.
The theory discussed is more or less a concise form of all the basic formulas which are needed for solving problems given in the book. However, it's good when you go to coaching classes as it saves your time searching for formulas.
But there's a catch...
It simply isn't that easy to solve the exercises given in the book after reading the theory given without external help. You must refer to another book like Fundamentals of Physics by Resnick, Halliday and Walker for theory.
And now the good news : Solved examples are there to help you, it's a great way to learn the problem solving strategies from these examples itself. Short answer type questions require deep thinking and are just for developing your interest towards Physics.
Is the book good for board exams?
Well, this book will make you a master at derivations and numerical problems, but for direct definitions asked in boards, you'll need to refer some other book like Modern's ABC of Physics.
Is the book enough for JEE Advanced?
While the book is more than sufficient for JEE Mains, but lacks some high level problems typically asked in JEE Advanced. What this book really helps you is in building up a strong base. I would advise you to solve high level problems from the material provided by your coaching institute or you can go with Resonance Rank Booster.
Who shouldn't buy this book?
Well, that's a nice question.
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That will be someone who already owns Concepts of Physics.
JOKES APART...
There is no real reason why you should stay away from this book. Buying links for the newest editions are given below.
I guarantee you will definitely stuck somewhere or the other in these exercise and you'll keep believing that answer key is wrong until you consult a teacher 😊. That's the awesomeness of Prof. H.C. Verma.
What's the need of subjective problems when all questions asked are of objective pattern?
First of all, almost all answers of subjective problems have a numeric value as an answer. That means you won't be asked something like "Define average speed." instead it would be like "A man walks at a speed of 6 km/h for 1 km and 8 km/h for the next 1 km. What is his average speed for the walk of 2 km?". These questions test your ability to use learned theory into real life.
NOTE : I've picked up the question directly from Concepts of Physics and opening page 41 in HCV (Part-I) is the only way to know the answer xD.
And yes, direct integer based questions are asked in JEE Advanced.
Many a times these type of questions are moulded into MCQ's in JEE and other entrance exams.
The theory discussed is more or less a concise form of all the basic formulas which are needed for solving problems given in the book. However, it's good when you go to coaching classes as it saves your time searching for formulas.
But there's a catch...
It simply isn't that easy to solve the exercises given in the book after reading the theory given without external help. You must refer to another book like Fundamentals of Physics by Resnick, Halliday and Walker for theory.
And now the good news : Solved examples are there to help you, it's a great way to learn the problem solving strategies from these examples itself. Short answer type questions require deep thinking and are just for developing your interest towards Physics.
Is the book good for board exams?
Well, this book will make you a master at derivations and numerical problems, but for direct definitions asked in boards, you'll need to refer some other book like Modern's ABC of Physics.
Is the book enough for JEE Advanced?
While the book is more than sufficient for JEE Mains, but lacks some high level problems typically asked in JEE Advanced. What this book really helps you is in building up a strong base. I would advise you to solve high level problems from the material provided by your coaching institute or you can go with Resonance Rank Booster.
Who shouldn't buy this book?
Well, that's a nice question.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Hmm....🤔
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
That will be someone who already owns Concepts of Physics.
JOKES APART...
There is no real reason why you should stay away from this book. Buying links for the newest editions are given below.
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