<p>Are we allowed to use a formula sheet in both M and EM's multiple and free response sections? Thanks.</p>
<p>Formula sheet will be provided for free response. I don't think you get one for MC, which means you should just memorize the formulas anyways.</p>
<p>After a year of AP Physics you still don't have all the formulas memorized?</p>
<p>The formula sheets are pretty useless -- they only give you the easy, fundamental ones that you really should know anyway. Just know the concepts and you'll be able to derive any formula you need.</p>
<p>bluedevil1027: I started self studying for it one month ago, on January, so I don't have all the formulas memorized, though I already memorized only the simple ones like F=ma, p=mv.. I don't think I can memorize most of the formulas for EM section, they look harder to remember.</p>
<p>todpose: While they might seem hard to memorize, as you do practice problems and practice tests over and over again (which I hope you will, because it helps a lot!), they will be engraved in your mind. Besides, many of the EM formulas are similar to their mechanical counterparts, i.e. the gravity field and electric field.</p>
<p>prometheus: Thanks for your post. How much should I study every week so that I'll be well-prepared for the exam on May? I don't have much free time. I'm only using Princeton Review book to study for it. The author of the PR book said in the Preface that the level of difficulty of questions on the book are at or slightly above the actual AP questions. But should I also get past exam collection from the College Board?</p>
<p>Well, I'm not sure how good of a math/science person you are, but here's something that might help. Last year, I self-studied Calc BC, which should be similar to Physics in difficulty. Basically, I finished the concepts part, learning everything, at March, and spent the rest of the time taking practice tests. I believe that I took all the free response tests on the AP website, and some multiple choice ones as well. The tests, especially free response, are surprisingly similar in format and general types of questions, so once you do that you will have a good feel about the actual test. </p>
<p>Since I took B last year, physics C isn't that bad for me. Again, I suggest dividing things up so you will finish learning by March, since you probably need more practice as you are self-studying. Then take actual AP tests (CB website) until you can score in the score range you want. There should be a score conversion table in the PR book. Also, I think Barrons is more difficult than the actual test, but don't take my word for it.</p>
<p>prometheus: Thanks for your reply. I don't think I can finish covering all the topics until the beginning of April, but somewhere in the middle of April. For Calc BC, did you cover everything on March, or did you start it a few months before March? I'm also self studying Calc BC. Approximately how many hours per week did you spend on each subject? Also, would it be good to try past exams available for ordering from the College Board?</p>
<p>I started before March, somewhere around December, for BC. I think I covered mostly everythig by March. As for how many hours per week, I don't really remember, but when I read a book, I usually try to go at least a section each time I work on it. So sometimes I might finish a chapter in around 1 or 2 weeks, while other times I might take a break for a week or so.</p>
<p>The past exams are pretty good, but not crucial. You might want to ask around, as some people on this forum have past exams that they might want to give you. If you can't find any, I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do so, but you can also get approximately the same thing out of PR/Barrons.</p>
<p>prometheus: AP Physics C is among the hardest exams, right? I even heard some people discouraging self studying Physics C.. Would the chance of getting a 5 on AP Physics C M&EM exam be really low for someone like me? I don't think I have the necessarily strong background in Calculus BC, which I'm concurrently self studying right now.. I don't want to take a risk when there's no certainty or high chance of scoring a 5.. I may be able to pass, but I want nothing below a 5.. I haven't even started on EM section of the Physics C, though I almost finished the M section... Should I take it next year, when I have much more time to prepare for it? I'm really pressured.. Thanks again.</p>
<p>I'd say just concentrate on the mechanics section- the physics teacher at my school teaches Physics C: Mechanics as a full-year course. They go way-in depth. Don't spread yourself too thin by self-studying for too many AP's; I'd rather get 2 5's than 3 3's.</p>