Calculus Online Calculus Based Physics Textbook

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A user seeks a free online calculus-based physics textbook suitable for introductory physics. A recommendation is made for "Simple Nature" by Ben Crowell, noted as one of the best available free resources. Another participant suggests considering older textbooks available for purchase at low prices, emphasizing their readability and quality compared to newer options. The original poster expresses financial constraints, indicating a preference for free resources over paid texts.
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First post here, so apologies if there is a similar thread. None came up on my first search. I am looking for a free online calculus based physics textbook suitable for introductory physics.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Thanks, I'll have to look at it in detail later.
 
Simple Nature is probably the best available. All of Ben Crowell's free books are pretty good.
 
Do you mind me asking why it should be online? I assume you are looking for something free but you can find an excellent older text for just a few bucks. Much easier to read. Here's one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/047134530X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

For $5-6 you can't really go wrong. Much easier to read and, in my opinion, much better than new books.
 
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I can't afford the number of books that would be needed.
 
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