The People's Physics Book
by James H. Dann, James J. Dann
Publisher: SCIPP 2006
Number of pages: 220
Description:
This is a free textbook for high school and college physics students and teachers. It is intended to be used as one small part of a multifaceted strategy to teach physics conceptually and mathematically. It is intended as a reference guide and problem text that students can carry to and from class with ease.
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