How can I find a copy of John McGehee's unpublished Physics text?

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The discussion revolves around the search for an unpublished text recommended for self-studying for the Physics C E&M test. The original poster, Anthony, is struggling to locate this text as it is not published, and his instructor is also unable to find it. Suggestions include checking a syllabus from the College Board and researching John McGehee, a retired AP Physics teacher who may have authored the workbook. Despite efforts to find contact information, it appears challenging due to McGehee's retirement. A suggestion is made to call the school for potential leads on contacting him.
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My instructor told me that this unpublished text would aid me greatly in my self-studying for Physics C E&M test, however, since it's unpublished, I have no idea where to find one and my instructor doesn't find one. Any suggestions?

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Anthony
 
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cubejunkies said:
My instructor told me that this unpublished text would aid me greatly in my self-studying for Physics C E&M test, however, since it's unpublished, I have no idea where to find one and my instructor doesn't find one. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Anthony

A little googling turned up this:http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/Physics_C_EM_Syllabus_4.pdf

And also this with some info about the teacher: http://search.collegeboard.com/servlet/counter?n=0&col=&qt=mcgehee&url=http%3A%2F%2Fapcentral.collegeboard.com%2Fapc%2Fpublic%2Frepository%2Fap06_Consultant_Policy_final.pdf

John McGehee, teacher of AP Physics at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School; Rolling Hills Estates, California

That gets you a little closer. You might be able to find an e-mail address or other contact info for him, based on that info.
 
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I've found that syllabus already, and I checked the school website, and I'm fairly certain the McGehee is retired, as my instructor told me that he wrote the workbook when she was still in college, and she is, with all due respect, somewhat older, so I don't think he has an email lying around the internet anywhere.

Thanks
Anthony
 
cubejunkies said:
I've found that syllabus already, and I checked the school website, and I'm fairly certain the McGehee is retired, as my instructor told me that he wrote the workbook when she was still in college, and she is, with all due respect, somewhat older, so I don't think he has an email lying around the internet anywhere.

Thanks
Anthony

It might be a long shot, but you could try calling the school to ask if they know where he is now, or if they have any way to get in contact with him. Just a thought.
 
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