<p>I'm taking IB Physics, and by the time of AP exam, I'm not going to learn all the concepts covered, as we only learned about mechanics in the first semester..</p>
<p>So I wasn't sure if I should take AP Physics B by self-studying or if I should prepare for Physics C because I'm good at math. (I know that being good at math is very different from being good at physics) - anyone can comment on the difficulty of AP C Mechanics?</p>
<p>Please give me your sincere advice.
Just as a helpful note, I plan on taking SAT II Physics, so I am now thinking taking AP Physics B is a wiser decision..</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Everything on the SAT II Physics exam can be answered without knowing calculus IIRC. For Physics C, you need a good knowledge of calculus and how to apply to it to physics. I'm a senior, and I had never taken Physics before when I took the SAT II for it (I also am in AP Physics C). I would definitely recommend additional, Physics-C specific text if you're going to study for it, because frankly, the SAT II curriculum just doesn't cover it in rigorous detail.</p>
<p>Basically, I'd just go with Physics B (although I've heard its bit broader than Physics C).</p>
<p>Im in AP C and its doable but difficult.
try some of the free response problems to tell whether or not you should take it
AP:</a> Physics C
according to my teacher who knows the ap quite well an average of ~35/45 on the free response will translate to a 5 and ~27/45 will translate to a 4. Multiple choice is similar and either section can obviously compensate for the other.</p>