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Anybody know any good books for AP Physics B and AP Physics C. Also, does anyone know of any good books for the Physics Olympiad? Thanks.
sr6622 said:Wait, so the Physics for scientists and engineers covers B topics and C topics?
Also...Any good prep books for AP Calc BC (I want to self-study and I will be in AB this year as a junior)?
sr6622 said:Wait, so the Physics for scientists and engineers covers B topics and C topics?
Also...Any good prep books for AP Calc BC (I want to self-study and I will be in AB this year as a junior)?
zwtipp05 said:I'd highly recommend buying a book specifically about the AP test(s) you are taking. I got some from the library and that worked just as well.
However, my suggestion is not to buy just any book. For the SAT, I bought two books from Sparknotes, one for verbal and one for math. I was looking through the math one, grading a practice test and one answer it showed B as the answer and proceeded to explain why A was the correct answer. This combined with some other problems on which I swore I was right and could not come up with the same answer as them made me not trust the quality of the books. From then on, as much as possible I try to use collegeboard materials when preparing for any of the SAT or AP tests. You get real questions from previous actual tests and you don't have to worry about quality. I would highly recommend getting a book about AP rather than SAT II because AP is a different (and much larger) monster than the SAT II.
AP Physics B is a general introductory course that covers a broad range of physics topics, while AP Physics C focuses on more advanced topics such as calculus-based mechanics and electricity and magnetism. AP Physics C is typically taken after completing AP Physics B.
No, it is not necessary to take AP Physics B before taking AP Physics C. However, it is recommended as AP Physics C builds upon the foundational concepts covered in AP Physics B.
The prerequisites for AP Physics B and AP Physics C may vary depending on the school or institution. Typically, students are expected to have a strong foundation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Some schools may also require students to have completed a basic physics course.
The AP Physics B and AP Physics C exams consist of two sections: multiple-choice and free-response. The multiple-choice section has 50 questions and is worth 50% of the final score. The free-response section has 3-4 questions and is worth 50% of the final score. AP Physics C also has a separate exam for mechanics and electricity and magnetism, while AP Physics B covers both topics in one exam.
To prepare for the exams, it is important to have a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of physics. Practice with past AP Physics B and AP Physics C exams, review class notes and textbooks, and utilize online resources such as Khan Academy. It is also helpful to work on problems and practice calculations to improve problem-solving skills.