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Oct17-08, 08:47 PM
O'Reilly Books have recently released Head First Physics, which is an algebra-based introduction to the mechanics and experimental topics in the AP Physics B and A Level Physics courses.
The book works from the ground up, using problem-based learning, and is suitable both for students who are struggling and students who want to increase their understanding of physics.
The whole of chapter 4 is available as a PDF. This is an early chapter that helps to build some basics of thinking like a physicist.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596102371/chapter/ch04.pdf
You can view the entire book using the Safari online service. Without registering, you can browse the top of every page.
http://my.safaribooksonline.com/9780596102371
If you click on the 'try safari now' link on the site and register for a free trial, you'll be able to see the whole book (but remember to cancel the trial once you're done, or a subscription starts!).
PS. I should probably say up front that I'm the author. I hope I haven't done anything wrong by providing a link to these resources.
The book works from the ground up, using problem-based learning, and is suitable both for students who are struggling and students who want to increase their understanding of physics.
The whole of chapter 4 is available as a PDF. This is an early chapter that helps to build some basics of thinking like a physicist.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596102371/chapter/ch04.pdf
You can view the entire book using the Safari online service. Without registering, you can browse the top of every page.
http://my.safaribooksonline.com/9780596102371
If you click on the 'try safari now' link on the site and register for a free trial, you'll be able to see the whole book (but remember to cancel the trial once you're done, or a subscription starts!).
PS. I should probably say up front that I'm the author. I hope I haven't done anything wrong by providing a link to these resources.