Openstax textbooks for AP Physics -- Opinions / Experiences?

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The OpenStax textbook for AP Physics has received mixed reviews, primarily due to significant formatting issues. Users report that the inconsistent font sizes and line spacing create a distracting reading experience. Despite the content being acceptable, the formatting flaws have led some users to avoid using the textbook altogether. Additionally, the physical copies remain priced at over $40, raising concerns about value for money given the presentation quality.

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I used them last year. The information is ok, but the formatting is terrible. It's bad to the point that it's distracting. Maybe it has been corrected in the year since, but I didn't use them this year for that reason alone. The font size continually changes, on the same page, as well as the line spacing. It looks like 800 different people were assigned random paragraphs, they all wrote in a different format, and then it was all smashed together as is. Plus they still cost 40+ dollars each to get a physical copy.
 

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