Algebra/trigonometry based physics

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An algebra/trigonometry-based physics course is proving more challenging than anticipated, with no textbook provided, only costly packets from the bookstore. The recommended textbook, "Physics 4th Edition" by James S. Walker, is too expensive for some students. The course has covered one and two-dimensional kinematics and is beginning to address forces. Students are seeking free online physics resources to supplement their learning and better understand the material. A suggested resource is the website lightandmatter.com, which offers free physics texts.
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so I am taking a algebra/trigonometry based physics course
at first i thought this class wouldn't be too difficult but i underestimated it
anyways the class doesn't use a textbook, althought they do recommend physics 4th edition by james s walker, but the book costs 150 at my school and i don't have the money for that. we use these packets or modules the professor makes us buy from the bookstore at my school but i feel like these packets aren't helping me in understanding the physics we've covered so far
so far we've only gone through 1 dimensional and 2 dimensional kinematics/motion, and we just started forces
does anyone know any only free online physics books i can download or useful websites
i really just want something to use as a reference and study, instead of the packets
 
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I would get anything the professor recommends. In my experience, these packets usually help a lot for tests. As for free Alg based Physics texts, try this:

http://www.lightandmatter.com/lm/
 
this is great! thanks!
 

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