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Physics science book for college8/14/2023 There is a well-considered diversity of human figures in diagrams as well as in the words used. The book is culturally quite sensitive and inclusive along lines of gender, race etc. But this is a purely cosmetic issue (albeit, one that may bother students a lot), and does not get in the way of teaching the subject at hand. The book is less attractive than competing texts from the major publishers, mainly because images are of lower quality. The modular structure makes it straightforward to assign sections for student reading. This allows the instructor to cover topics in a different order from that in the text. Modules in the book are well constructed. I have no found no inconsistencies in the book. The Phet simulations that are integrated throughout the book are very helpful. This text is well written and quite clear in its explanations. But this is a purely cosmetic issue that is irrelevant to the teaching of the subject matter. This gives the text an unattractive, dated feel. If I were to nitpick, some of the pictures such as instruments, vehicles etc. There is nothing in this text that is at risk of becoming obsolete anytime soon. The nature of introductory physics courses is such that there are virtually no fundamental changes to the content. The text is comprehensive and serves as the main text for two semesters of algebra-based introductory physics in our department. Vaitheeswaran, Assistant Professor, Westfield State University on 6/29/21 I use this textbook in some of my classes and students like it. This textbook is good for anyone even for the beginners. It shows good flow between topics and good connection of concepts of Physics to the real-world applications. It focuses good examples related to topics covered for two semester Physics courses in colleges. This textbook is a good textbook for algebra-based Physics. So, students can access it in anyway that is most suitable to them. It is good to see that this textbook is available online on website, also available in pdf to download and can be printed too. The flow of the chapters and connection from each other are also good. The textbook covers all topics those needs to be in Physics I and Physics II course that is taught as Algebra based course. Everything is explained very clearly with examples and people can use any chapter in order if they want and, but I would prefer going in the order of chapters as written in the table of content. Each unit and chapter follow the flow connection. Physics terms and words are also consistent with topics and chapters.Īll chapters and topics are shown clearly in the right order in table of contents. The chapters contain figures related to the topics covered in the chapters and consistent to the content. Language is simple and good for students to follow. The textbook is written in clear English and understandable. So, nothing seems missing, and everything is up to date. It covers everything that Algebra based Physics should have in it. In my opinion, it is a good book with no errors. I have not found any English or Grammar errors in this textbook. It is a great alternative to college Physics paid textbooks if anyone wants to use it. Sometimes, I also use this textbook in my courses. I personally use this open textbook and recommend to students to read chapters or look for examples problems when I explain some topics in Physics. Physics instructor can use this Open Textbook as an option for their Physics textbook if they do not want students to purchase books. This textbook covers almost every topic for two semester Physics I and Physics II courses. This is a good Physics textbook for Algebra based Physics courses taught in colleges. Reviewed by Sharma Dipti, Contract/Adjunct Professor of Physics, Bunker Hill Community College on 10/9/22 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
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