University Physics Volume 1 by OpenStax (paperback version, B&W)

ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the most affordable printed OpenStax book available. As an OpenStax Partner we print all OpenStax textbooks with a unique soft cover and B&W interior pages. The textbook content is exactly the same as the OpenStax book (Digital ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-20-3 and Hardcover Print ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-27-7). This textbook is available for free download at the OpenStax website, but as many students prefer the convenience of a printed book, we offer this book in partnership with OpenStax to provide an affordable printed option for college students. Note: this OpenStax textbook is printed in two volumes, delivered shrink-wrap bound, for the convenience of students carrying the volumes on campus.BOOK SUMMARY: University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result.PLEASE NOTE: COVER MAY VARY. The book cover artwork you receive may be either of those shown on this listing, but note, the textbook pages/contents are EXACTLY the same as each other, and EXACTLY the same as the hardcover version (except as noted, hardcover version is printed full color; this low cost paperback version features all pages B&W).