<p>Has anyone thought about the rigor behind studying for all three (B, e&m, mech) physics exams? Probable? </p>
<p>I know there are some overlap between them and that a review book probably will not be enough for a 5</p>
<p>Physcis B is one of pre-reqs for Physics C.</p>
<p>^nope 10char</p>
<p>To clarify for 4kidsdad, AP Physics B covers more material but less in-depth than AP Physics C does. B covers mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics, heat and thermodynamics, nuclear & atomic physics, and a couple of other topics. C covers only mechanics and electricty & magnetism, but it goes significantly more in-depth (calculus-based). Also keep in mind that AP Physics C consists of separate Mechanics and E&M exams, and you can pick one, the other, or both.</p>
<p>AP Physics B is more like a general overview of physics, while AP Physics C is the equivalent of a first-year physics course for engineering, math, physics, etc. majors.</p>
<p>I took AP Physics B last year (5 on exam) and am now taking both AP Physics C courses. At our school, AP Physics B is a pre-requisite for AP Physics C…I think it differs from school to school. It’s definitely possible since everyone taking Physics C at my school has done Physics B too.</p>
<p>There is a lot of overlap between them though. Rob1995 did a good job of explaining that.</p>
<p>@4kidsdad, I took Physics C without Physics B.</p>
<p>Rather than spending time studying for all three, why not just study for the two Physics C sections (that is, if you’re not currently enrolled in a Physics B course)<br>
Physics C is what will get you credit/ allow you to place out of an intro course in college. All three will require a lot of work, but I think physics C will get you the most for your time.</p>