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PHYS 2425 University Physics I

The resources on this guide cover the fundamental principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors.

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 

General Physics Ebooks

50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know book cover

50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know

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 book cover

Abc of Physics: A Very Brief Guide

This little book concentrates on the foundations of modern physics and its most fundamental constants.

No-Frills Physics book cover

No-Frills Physics

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. 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

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

Physics Essentials for Dummies book cover

Physics Essentials for Dummies

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 Terminology graphic

Physics Terminology

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Specific Topics in Physics

Force and Motion book cover

Force and Motion

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 Math and Physics for Scientists and Engineers book cover

Fundamental Math and Physics for Scientists and Engineers

Provides a concise overview of the core undergraduate physics and applied mathematics curriculum for students and practitioners of science and engineering

Heat and Thermodynamics book cover

Heat and Thermodynamics

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 laws of thermodynamics, and much more. 

Physics Lab Experiments book cover

Physics Lab Experiments

This new book aims to guide students through their compulsory undergraduate laboratory courses. Its rationale is to show students and interested readers the value and beauty of a carefully planned and executed experiment and help them develop the skills to carry out experiments themselves.