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    University Physics

    Reviewed by Srbuhi Yolchinyan, Lecturer, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on 12/6/21

    Comprehensiveness rating: 5

    The textbook covers all essential topics in standard University Physics course, in two big units: Mechanics and Waves and Acoustics. It is possible to cover all these sections during one semester course, because the chapters are not excessively long, but still manage to discuss all important topics in sufficient detail. The example problems are well chosen and help students understand the material, and end of chapter problems give additional practice opportunity to further master the topics.

    Content Accuracy rating: 5

    I did not catch any inaccuracy while browsing though the chapters, all diagrams and figures are relevant and convey accurately the information that is discussed in the text.

    Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

    The topics in the textbook are well established and it would be difficult to find a topic that is not relevant or needs an update in several years, all examples and general information is relevant to standard University Physics, now and in future.

    Clarity rating: 5

    The text is clear and easy to follow. All figures and formulas are explained in sufficient detail, and overall the language in the text is coherent.

    Consistency rating: 4

    The text is consistent, the only reason I am giving is 4 is because the significant digits in examples and end of chapter problems are not given in clear consistency: in some examples the significant digits are given in less accuracy and the answers are given at higher accuracy, and in others it is reverse. It would be very much advised to give all data in the examples and problems with numbers in scientific notation with clear number of significant digits, and expected to give answers following the standard rules of significant digits.

    Modularity rating: 5

    The chapters are divided into easy to follow sections, that are numbered and easily referenced. The text can easily be divided into sections and assigned in coherent structure.

    Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

    The textbook is very well organized with all sections clearly marked and numbered. The end of chapter problems are also clearly divided corresponding to each section that is covered in the chapter.

    Interface rating: 5

    There is no issue with interface, the navigation is easy and all images are correctly displayed.

    Grammatical Errors rating: 5

    I could not catch any grammatical error while reading the textbook.

    Cultural Relevance rating: 5

    The language and figures in the textbook are neutral and I would not assume any bias or cultural insensitivity towards anyone.

    Comments

    I really liked the textbook, and I am considering to adapt it in my lectures.

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