<p>I took AP Physics B last year, and am planning to take both C exams this year. It seems like colleges chuckle at the B exams, but give tons of credit (in general) for the C exams.</p>
<p>I've got:
1.Barrons Pelcovits AP Physics C
2.Princeton Review AP Physics B & C </p>
<p>Any advice as far as sequence, practice test order/frequency, calculator, calculus co-studying, feasibility?</p>
<p>IMO Physics C is the hardest AP exam out there. Physics B gives you a solid background in mechanics so its possible to self-study for the M portion, but the E portion is near impossible to self-study for (at least in my opinion) without Calculus. There are people I know who take a whole year of Physics C and still fail the exams despite working hard.</p>
<p>If you do decide to self-study, you would want to get a textbook. I used Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Serway) and it was pretty good. Prep books are not sufficient for self-studying.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I'm sorry that I was unclear. I am currently taking AP Cal. BC in school, so the math in E&M is feasible I think. Any other advice?</p>
<p>You don't have to worry too much about the Physics C exams because Physics C is basically just half of Physics B, taught at a slightly higher level. (read: easy for you) You should get a textbook, though. Serway is very clear, but I'd recommend University Physics for your case because University Physics is more detailed and precise in general, and you should be able to understand it because it's your second year of physics.</p>
<p>You should probably start out with mechanics since E&M uses it (and mechanics is easier, and involves less calculus). Within a broad topic (mechanics, E&M) work in the order the book uses. You'll want to spend a lot of time on rotation, inductance, and other topics not covered by Physics B.</p>
<p>Calculator -- I always prefer my CASIO Fraction. It takes me forever to learn what all the keys on my calculator do. But that's really a matter of what calculator you're most comfortable with. You won't need to graph for Physics C, and any integrals can probably be evaluated by hand anyway.</p>
<p>Alright, well I forgot to mention that I've got University Physics already. Any topics in U Physics that are unnecessary? Any pacing tips? How much time should I allow for an overall review of topics?</p>
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<p>Your test-prep books will tell you which topics to cover and which not to. (for physics C there are a lot you don't have to cover) There was one chapter that integrates magnetism with light that I didn't see on the test.</p>
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<p>A month or so is fine.</p>