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PHYS 1402 College Physics II

The study and extra help resources in this guide will help TCC students taking PHYS 1402 learn the course content.

Below are some selected ebooks and quick reference guides that will assist you with physics concepts. 

To Find More Ebooks in the TCC Library: 

  1. Begin on the Library homepage at https://library.tccd.edu/ 
  2. Scroll down to the box on the left that says TCC Catalog
  3. Select the "Ebooks" button 
  4. Type what you want to find in the search box, such as "force," and click the Search button
  5. Click the Available Online link on the ebook you want, and then click the link under Full text Availability 

Recommended Ebooks

50 Physics Ideas book cover

50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know uncovers the physics all around us, from basic concepts like gravity, light, and energy to the complexities of quantum theory, chaos, and dark energy.

Physics Terminology first page

Physics Terminology is a reference chart of physics terms.

Physics Essentials for Dummies book cover

For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, 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.

Abc of Physics book cover

ABC of Physics: A Very Brief Guide concentrates on the foundations of modern physics and its most fundamental constants.

Fundamental Physics book cover

Fundamental Physics: An Introduction develops the basic principles and laws of fundamental physics.

No-Frills Physics book cover

No-Frills Physics 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 book cover

Penguin Dictionary of Physics, 4th ed. provides clear and concise definitions for every area of physics--from optics and acoustics to mechanics and electronics, via quantum theory and relativity.

Physics: The First Science book cover

Physics: The First Science offers uniquely accessible, student-friendly explanations, historical and philosophical perspectives, and mathematics in easy-to-comprehend dialogue.

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.