Where can I find explanations about physics applications in real life?

I am a curious physics student who wants to learn how to use its knowledge to create things, to understand phenomenons and so on. I am looking for detailed explanations that use physics and maths. (books, websites, videos, etc.)

That is far too broad. What branch of engineering are you most interested in?

revix said:

I am a curious physics student who wants to learn how to use its knowledge to create things, to understand phenomenons and so on. I am looking for detailed explanations that use physics and maths. (books, websites, videos, etc.)

Every, even the shortest ride in a car represents almost all subjects of classical physics. And while I am typing this on my electronic device, I use almost all aspects of electro- and quantum-mechanics. If you are looking for "megastructures" on youtube, then you can find a series of documentaries that explain basic principles in modern engineering that have been used (invented, discovered) by former (ancient) engineers.

Welcome to PF.

revix said:

I am looking for detailed explanations that use physics and maths.

At a basic level, check out this book (look at your local library for example):


https://www.amazon.com/dp/0935218084/?tag=pfamazon01-20

You can also look at high-school level Physics textbooks at that local library of yours (or in your school library).

Dale said:

That is far too broad. What branch of engineering are you most interested in?

Mechatronics engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

revix said:

Mechatronics engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

You can learn a lot - unfortunately - from documentaries of disasters, especially in aerospace engineering. However, I think your approach is not very efficient. It is rather time-consuming and does not really help you to learn the principles and formulas. To study a textbook during this time would be better.

revix said:

Mechatronics engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Cool. For all of those I would start with a standard textbook on Newtonian physics. That will introduce you to the concepts of forces and Newton's laws. After that you probably should look into a class on Statics which will introduce you to the concepts of material stress and strain and Hooke's law. That will also be applicable to all of those topics. Then you would start to specialize. Mechatronics would require a Dynamics text and probably also some circuits and electrical stuff. Aerospace would require some fluid mechanics. And mechanical engineering would require dynamics and probably materials.

Dale said:

I would start with a standard textbook on Newtonian physics.

Absolutely; far fewer chances of getting a bad understanding of something from an approved textbook. Stuff that's been 'explained' by a fun writer with a limited grasp of Science or a 'personal view' can do a lot of long term harm to Science knowledge.

revix said:

I am a curious physics student who wants to learn how to use its knowledge to create things, to understand phenomenons and so on. I am looking for detailed explanations that use physics and maths. (books, websites, videos, etc.)

Well, if you're looking for detailed explanations that use physics and math, you'll need to first study that physics and math. On the other hand if you want to learn physics from an easy to read book, and get some ideas to help you create things, try Conceptual Physics by Paul G Hewitt. He has videos on YouTube too.

revix said:

I am a curious physics student who wants to learn how to use its knowledge to create things, to understand phenomenons and so on. I am looking for detailed explanations that use physics and maths. (books, websites, videos, etc.)

The book "The Flying Circus of Physics" by Jearl Walker might be of interest.

Dale said:

For all of those I would start with a standard textbook on Newtonian physics. That will introduce you to the concepts of forces and Newton's laws. After that you probably should look into a class on Statics....

P.S., this is basically the start of a course list for a mechanical engineering degree. You can pick a college and google their curriculum.