Open high school physics textbook?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the availability of free or open high school physics textbooks online. Participants share various resources and personal opinions regarding the quality and accessibility of these materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about free high school physics textbooks available online.
  • Another participant suggests Benjamin Crowell's textbook available on lightandmatter.com, along with Physics 2000 and Calculus 2000 as additional resources.
  • A link to a resource on theassayer.org is provided by a participant, which lists free physics textbooks.
  • A different participant mentions a book on Web MotionMountain.com, noting its length and personal difficulty in engaging with it, while reiterating the quality of Crowell's book.
  • One participant expresses a positive opinion about Benjamin Crowell, highlighting his contributions to the Physics Forums community.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the recommendation of Benjamin Crowell's textbook, but there are varying opinions on the usability and quality of other suggested resources.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express personal preferences and experiences with the suggested textbooks, which may not reflect the overall quality or suitability for all users.

Who May Find This Useful

Students, educators, and anyone interested in accessing free high school physics educational resources online.

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Is there any free (open) high school physics textbook available online? Thanks
 
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Benjamin Crowell's on lightandmatter.com. there is also another Physics 2000 & Calculus 2000.
 
There is also a book on Web MotionMountain.com but too fat and I personally never go through it. As open book Benjamin Crowell is Good.
 

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