<p>Is AP Physics B is to C as AP Calc AB is to BC?
Meaning, if you take AP Physics C, you don't need to take AP Physics B since C part covers B and some more?
And if you take AP Physics B, then do you have to take Physics C in order to take next level of physics in college?</p>
<p>What you said is almost correct. AP Physics B does go into some topics that AP Physics C does not cover, such as optics, sound and nuclear physics. But for the most part, colleges favor AP Physics C since it is calculus-based.</p>
<p>The big difference between AP Physics B and AP Physics C is that Physics C is calculus based, whereas Physics B is trig-based. So, if you feel confident in calculus take Physics C. If you haven’t taken calc and aren’t the strongest mathematician, take Physics B. I’m taking AP Physics B (my school doesn’t offer Physics C) and it is my favorite course this year. I love it. I assume Physics C would be comparably enjoyable, but requires more advanced math.</p>
<p>Electricity and Magnetism is a nightmare. It’s way beyond anything you’ll see in Physics B in terms of difficulty.</p>