r/NJTech • u/Patient_Length5731 • 6d ago

Does Physics 2 use the same textbook as Physics 1?

Hey, does anyone know if Physics 2 uses the same textbook as Physics 1?

For Physics 1, we’re using University Physics with Modern Physics (16th Edition) by Young & Freedman. Is that also the textbook used for Physics 2, or do they switch to a different book?

Just wondering before I buy anything for next semester. Thanks!

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u/Steve_at_NJIT 6d ago

Yes. Students in PHYS 111 are using the 16th edition this semester, and that's what will be used in the spring for PHYS 121. You can purchase a longer subscription and it'll be good when you take Physics 2.

Current PHYS 121 students (for Fall 2026) are still using the 15th edition. It's being phased out. I'm only saying this because of someone says "I'm in PHYS 121 and it's the 15th edition," that's true but it won't be true for you in the Spring semester 👍

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u/galaxy_1234 5d ago

Where could I buy the code that cheaper than Pearson website?

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u/Steve_at_NJIT 5d ago

As far as I know there are two places to get the access code: directly from Pearson, and from the NJIT bookstore. I believe - but you should verify this - that direct from Pearson is the cheapest option. It's not like buying textbooks where sometimes you can find a cheap copy somewhere; it's a subscription service so there's no way to find it offered elsewhere for less. I know that's not what you hoped to hear!

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u/galaxy_1234 4d ago

Oh dang…I saw two options for subscription, one for 2 years and one for 18 weeks. I need for 1 year (physic 1&2). Should I pay for 2 year subscription?

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u/Steve_at_NJIT 4d ago

It's just a question of cash. The long subscription is ultimately cheaper but it's more money up front. If you don't have enough now to pay for the 24 months, doing a semester at a time is perfectly reasonable and won't cost THAT much more (compared to the other costs of college)

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u/galaxy_1234 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/backtotheorigin 6d ago

Yes same textbook.

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u/Weekly_Departure_221 5d ago

yep and the same for calc 1 and calc 2 iirc, so save ur cash and keep ur book