Comments from some instructors who have used the textbook

"Personally, I don't think there is a better intro physics book available." Ryan D., Instructor, Lexington, KY

"The writing style is at an appropriate level for the students. I like the connection between the motion of an object and the graph that is generated of the motion. (The mouse’s acceleration in section 2.10 [Conceptual Physics]) I also like the java self check problems such as the ray tracing in 31.17 and many others throughout the text." John H., Senior Instructor, University Park, PA

"Motion in One Dimension is an important early chapter, one that students need to get right! The ample supply of detailed examples, interactives and audio-visual supplements should certainly help all students, especially those that struggle." Michael G., Professor, PA

"At the risk of being boring, since comprehension of vectors is my biggest hurdle, I thought I’d start there. Wow. I really like the order in which you present it, and the sidebar figures are great. As far as content goes, I think that the chapter is very complete and addresses the needs of my students. I find the writing and "lectures" to be clear and concise." Lee C., Research Associate, Melbourne, FL

"I am particularly pleased at how interested the students get in the interactive problems. They don't treat them as video games; rather, they try very hard to solve the problems. Overall, my students enjoy this textbook far more than any other textbook I've used." Kevin W., Adjunct Physics Instructor, Bellevue, WA

"At least two students have told me how helpful the text has been. - I have NEVER heard that before." Nick C., Instructor, Seattle, WA

"I am very impressed with these physics books. They are very good. They fit today's student's well." Paul P., Instructor, Clyde Hill, WA

"The simulations compare favorably to many of the activities I’ve seen such as those developed around Physlets. I think their greatest feature is their direct integration with the text, both in terms of material and in terms of presentation." Michael G., Professor, PA

"The Kinetic Books digital textbook is very comprehensive and covers all the topics of regular high school, AP and college calculus-based physics. It is extremely thorough and contains extensive links to all the physical phenomena. There are interactive problem solving strategies and examples. For the teachers it has all the necessary resources, individualized assessments and grading system. It is what I have expected of a useful CD textbook." Ken T., Instructor, Seattle, WA

Comments from some students who have used the textbook

"Returning to using the school’s traditional, printed textbook after using the Kinetic Books electronic textbook was a harrowing experience, much like returning to school after a three-month vacation. Beyond making physics enjoyable, the digital textbook made concepts a great deal simpler to understand without forfeiting meaning. My printed textbook, on the other hand, makes me feel like an ESL student in his first day of class." student, Seattle, WA

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