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College Physics 2e: Official OpenStax [paperback, B&W]
Discover the world of physics with this OFFICIAL, affordable print version of College Physics 2e by OpenStax. For students who prefer printed textbooks, this popular physics textbook is available in hardcover (in color) and paperback (in black and white). Paperback orders are shipped as two separate books (part I and part II) due to length of text. Free, digital versions of the textbook can be accessed online at openstax-dot-org.
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OpenStax is the world’s leading publisher of open educational resources (OER) and a nonprofit education initiative of Rice University. We believe that learning is a public good and that every learner has the fundamental right to pursue and access education. Our extensive library of high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks for higher education and K12 is made possible thanks to the generous financial support of philanthropic supporters, individual donors, public grants, and learning and technology partners. Purchasing this OFFICIAL print copy of College Physics 2e makes you part of our mission! Thank you for supporting learners everywhere, and welcome to the OpenStax community!
About the textbook
This College Physics 2e textbook is written and designed to meet the needs of today's learners. This textbook introduces topics conceptually and progresses through clear explanations in the context of career-oriented, practical applications and meets the scope and sequence of an algebra-based physics course. With increased focus on interdisciplinary connections, including enhancements to biological and medical applications, it is no surprise that College Physics 2e by OpenStax is widely regarded as one of the best physics textbooks available.
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OpenStax offers a variety of free, aligned resources for each of our textbooks. On openstax-dot-org, instructors and students can gain access to supplementary materials including LMS course cartridges, lecture slides, test banks, review questions, and more!
Join the ranks of millions of students who have discovered the joy of learning with OpenStax!
Why this textbook?
OpenStax is the world’s leading publisher of open educational resources (OER) and a nonprofit education initiative of Rice University. We believe that learning is a public good and that every learner has the fundamental right to pursue and access education. Our extensive library of high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks for higher education and K12 is made possible thanks to the generous financial support of philanthropic supporters, individual donors, public grants, and learning and technology partners. Purchasing this OFFICIAL print copy of College Physics 2e makes you part of our mission! Thank you for supporting learners everywhere, and welcome to the OpenStax community!
About the textbook
This College Physics 2e textbook is written and designed to meet the needs of today's learners. This textbook introduces topics conceptually and progresses through clear explanations in the context of career-oriented, practical applications and meets the scope and sequence of an algebra-based physics course. With increased focus on interdisciplinary connections, including enhancements to biological and medical applications, it is no surprise that College Physics 2e by OpenStax is widely regarded as one of the best physics textbooks available.
Free supporting resources
OpenStax offers a variety of free, aligned resources for each of our textbooks. On openstax-dot-org, instructors and students can gain access to supplementary materials including LMS course cartridges, lecture slides, test banks, review questions, and more!
Join the ranks of millions of students who have discovered the joy of learning with OpenStax!
1680 pages, Paperback
Published July 13, 2022
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July 16, 2025
A comprehensive overview of all topics in physics 1-3. Better than any other textbook I've found, plus it's free. Every other online resource references this textbook.
February 21, 2026
I really liked the book. It was great to get from no- to a pretty adept understanding of physics. Of course without notes this won't be able to help you. You need to learn the book, not just read it.
Only 4 stars since its more of a niche for me personally. But the quality of the book in general is 5 stars.
Only 4 stars since its more of a niche for me personally. But the quality of the book in general is 5 stars.
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