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This book helps readers review and master what they've learned by showing them how to solve thousands of relevant problems.

One of the authors of this algebra-based physics textbook is a Nobel prize winning physicist.  Multiple choice questions are included at the end of each chapter.

This work by a noted physicist takes a look at a fundamental of physics, tracing its development from ancient to modern times. Kepler’s initiation of scientific conceptualization, Newton’s definition, post-Newtonian reinterpretation—contrasting concepts of Leibniz, Boscovich, Kant with those of Mach, Kirchhoff, and Hertz.  

This well written book concentrates on the conceptual understanding of physics rather than the mathematical problem solving aspects.  Even someone who is adept at solving physics problems can gain an increased conceptual understanding by reading this book.

This web site contains tutorials on basic topics in physics. It also includes a tutorial on basic math skills required for physics. The tutorials clearly explain the basic concepts and provide practice opportunities.

The major emphasis of this book is on basic principles and problem formulation. Shows both the cohesiveness of the fundamental ideas and the great variety of problems that these ideas solve.

This site explains physics concepts using computer graphics and animations. Portions of this web site allow users to post physics questions.

This web site by C. R. Nave hosted by Georgia State University provides a comprehensive coverage of physics with very nice tutorials on all major concepts of physics.  Clicking the topic of interest on the concept map will produce a concept map of subtopics; further clicking gives well written tutorials.  These concept maps help one see how the various topics are interrelated.  You can access the web site or  purchase the materials on CD ROM.

This site contains lecture notes for a complete algebra based introductory physics class offered by the University of Winnipeg distance education program.  Each topic contains several subtopics and a section with practice problems.

This web site contains a complete electronic physics textbook for a one year course at the algebra based level. There is also a calculus based version, Simple Nature, and a conceptual version, Discover Physics.  They can be downloaded electronically for free or purchased as a paper copy.  The author, Ben Crowell, is a professor at Fullerton College and uses these books in his classes there. 

This site discusses kinematics and 1-dimensional motion. It also includes animations and practice problems.

MIT OpenCourseWare is a free publication of course materials used at MIT. This course is a first-semester freshman physics class in Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Kinetic Gas Theory. This course features lecture notes, problem sets with solutions, exams with solutions, links to related resources, and a complete set of videotaped lectures.

This calculus based physics textbook was written using results from physics education research on how students learn physics.  The text stresses conceptual understanding as a necessary key to quantitative problem solving.  The author pays special attention to concepts that are known to cause learner difficulties.  Many concepts are briefly introduced in the chapter prior to the main chapter covering the concept. 

When it comes to understanding physics, even good students can be confused. Physics for the Utterly Confused is perfect for students in first or second semester non-calculus based physics courses, and is equally useful to anyone taking their first physics course. Problems are thoroughly explained, show all the math steps and explain all the concepts. This book will help you understand how to do your homework problems and get ready for your exams.

This web site contains tutorials on torque and rotational motion, DC circuits, free body diagrams, and simple harmonic motion.  There are also tutorials in basic math concepts.

This site contains tutorials on a variety of physics topics.  The tutorials include well illustrated explanations and practice problems.

A classic from 1969, this book is based on a series of lectures delivered at the Les Houches Summer School of Theoretical Physics in 1955. The book outlines a general scheme of quantum kinematics and dynamics.

This web site contains a variety tutorials organized by topic.  The explanations include common misconceptions, animations, and problem solving techniques.  The site also includes a section with practice multiple choice questions.

Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to physics textbooks. 

This three volume work was originally designed for a two-year introductory physics course given at the California Institute of Technology — a course designed to take advantage of readers' increasing mathematical prowess and to provide a more comprehensive view of modern-day physics. It is a rigorous undertaking that resulted in a classic reference work for anyone interested in physics.

The Physics Classroom Tutorial is an online physics tutorial written for high school physics students. The tutorial was originally developed for physics students at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. Today the Tutorial pages and other original Glenbrook South resources are hosted by StudyWorks! Online.