>>14390312>>14390449This, I'd just like to point out one thing: I personally picked Knight because he writes in a more personal, conversational way, and I found it more pleasant to read. Also he provided some explanations that other books did not.
But in the end they're all pretty much the same
>>14391247If you want to learn "all" of physics, yes. You will understand the basics that underlie all of the more complex and specific areas of physics.
Personal suggestion: since you're self studying, you don't have to read cover to cover. Pick the first chapter of any part of the book and begin reading it, see if it draws your interest. If so, continue reading that part of the book, otherwise move to a different one.
If you finish a certain part and want to dive more deeply into it, find a more advanced book on the topic. This blog provides a good list of books for different areas of physics:
https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2016/8/13/so-you-want-to-learn-physicshttps://www.susanrigetti.com/physicsIMPORTANT DETAIL: These books are structured in such a way that you build up your knowledge from the beginning to understand what's in the end of the book. You won't understand electromagnetism or relativity if you don't understand the basic equations of motion. So it would be best to start from the beginning.
Also if you force yourself to read all of it as if it was a chore you'll get demotivated and quit. So don't feel bad about taking a break every now and then. Give yourself time to understand the books, and more importantly, to enjoy them.
Good luck.
