Most students remember a physics textbook by its problems. Benson’s problems are legendary for their "staircase" difficulty. The first five problems are confidence boosters. The middle problems require connecting two or three concepts. The final five problems are brutal—often requiring multi-step reasoning that mimics graduate school entrance exams (like the GRE Physics).
University professors who assign Benson often never switch back. Why? University Physics 2nd 3rd Revised Edition By Harris Benson
In a crowded market of physics textbooks, the University Physics 2nd 3rd Revised Edition By Harris Benson distinguishes itself through three core philosophies: Most students remember a physics textbook by its problems