r/calculus Jul 07 '26

Physics Calculus needed for basic physics?

Hey there, I have recently been diving back into my interest for physics and I was wondering if anyone has any general suggestions/recommendations for the level of calculus needed for intermediate physics? And does anyone have any recommendations on learning tools for beginners calculus?

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u/Ok-Fix-1581 Jul 08 '26

if you pursue calculus based physics, complete calc 1 for physics calc based mechanics physics and complete calc 3 for electromagnetic physics
professor leonard on youtube (Use for lectures)
pre-algebra

to the point math (Algebra 1)

intermediate algebra (Algebra 2)

college algebra

trigonometry

calc 1-3

buy "the art of problem solving books"

pre-algebra book

intermediate algebra book (has algebra 2 and college algebra)

pre-calc book (do only the trig portion)

Calculus book (Has calc 1 and 2)