AP Physics B or Physics C - Mechanics?

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<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>

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<p>C is calc-based and B is algebra-based. If you have no experience with calc-based mechanics(I don't know which one IB Physics is), I would suggest taking B.</p>

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<p>But if taking B means self-studying optics, magnetism, electricity, etc. is it still wise to do that?
I'm very familiar with calculus, but not with Calculus Physics...
Thanks for your advice!</p>

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<p>B will help you more for SAT II Physics, Physics C is more worthwhile to get college credit if you are going into engineering.</p>

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<p>I am going to study math, but I'm choosing my Exam to better my chance to admission...</p>