Research Guides: PHYS 1401 College Physics I : Ebooks and Database Resources

Recommended Ebooks

50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know by Joanne Baker
Uncover the physics all around us, from basic concepts like gravity, light, and energy to the complexities of quantum theory, chaos, and dark energy.
Abc of Physics: A Very Brief Guide by Lev Borisovich Okun
This little book concentrates on the foundations of modern physics (its 'ABC's') and its most fundamental constants. In order to achieve maximal concentration and clarity, it uses the simplest (high school) mathematics.
Force and Motion by Jason Zimba
This unique visual approach allows students to appreciate the conceptual underpinnings of each law before moving on to qualitative descriptions of motion and, finally, to the equations and their solutions.
Fundamental Physics: An Introduction by Sanat Kumar Chatterjee
Develops the basic principles and laws of fundamental physics.
Heat and Thermodynamics by A. K. Saxena; C. M. Tiwari
Heat and Thermodynamics covers basic ideas of heat and thermodynamics, kinetic theory and transport phenomena, real gases, liquefaction and production and measurement of very low temperatures, The First Law of Thermodynamics, The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines and Black Body Radiation.
No-Frills Physics by Matthew D. McCluskey
This textbook provides everything you need to get through a basic physics course. It guides students through all the essentials with a concise review of the concept, simple illustrations to demonstrate it, worked problems to showcase how to apply it, and a short quiz for self-testing.
Penguin Dictionary of Physics, 4th ed. by John Cullerne
Provides clear and concise definitions for every area of physics--from optics and acoustics to mechanics and electronics, via quantum theory and relativity.
Physics by Eric Hines; Mark Jackson
Reference and outline to concepts in physics.
Physics: The First Science by Suzanne White Brahmia; Peter Lindenfeld; Suzanne White Brahmia
Today's physics textbooks have become encyclopedic, offering students dry discussions, rote formulas, and exercises with little relation to the real world. Physics: The First Science takes a different approach by offering uniquely accessible, student-friendly explanations, historical and philosophical perspectives, and mathematics in easy-to-comprehend dialogue.
Physics Essentials for Dummies by Steven Holzner
For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a reference, Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Physics Essentials For Dummies contains key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum and kinetics.
Physics Lab Experiments by Matthew French
This new book aims to guide both the experimentalist and theoretician through their compulsory laboratory courses forming part of an undergraduate physics degree. The rationale behind this book is to show students and interested readers the value and beauty within a carefully planned and executed experiment, and to help them to develop the skills to carry out experiments themselves.
Physics Terminology
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Library Databases

Academic OneFile from Gale This link opens in a new window
Gale Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles for academic libraries from the world's leading journals, this comprehensive resource covers the physical and social sciences, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, technology, literature, and many other subjects.
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Science: Gale In Context This link opens in a new window
a collection of full text articles, topic overviews, and experiments from academic journals, magazines, reference books and other types of publications. Also included are videos, images, and other multmedia material.
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ProQuest
A huge general database that covers everything. You are sure to find information about your topic, but the drawback is that you may find an overwhelming amount of information.

Practice Tests, More Ebooks, and Tutorials

Mometrix Test Preparation This link opens in a new window
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You will have to search within Mometrix for study materials, but it is well worth the effort!

Mometrix Academy: Click the link to Mometrix Academy on the left side of the Mometrix homepage and scroll down to the Subject Review section. The Phyics Review has video tutorials on various concepts.
Search Box: Use the search box at the top of the main Mometrix page to find ebooks, practice tests, and online flashcards.

OER Resources

Open Educational Resources (OERs) are freely available for anyone to use to learn physics. If you are having trouble understanding a concept in your class textbook, it can be helpful to seek out another explanation of it.