AP Physics C

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<p>Where can I find lecture notes on AP Physics C? Thank you.</p>

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<p>Also, what do you think is the best textbook for Physics C? My friend wants to learn C not for the sole purpose of the AP Exam but for his knowledge. Any recommendations?</p>

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<p>Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway
Physics by Halliday and Resnick</p>

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<p>*Halliday - main choice
*College Physics - as backup</p>

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<p>I used the Serway book for about a month, then took both tests and made 5s.</p>

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<p>Halliday Resnick Walker - best book ever.</p>

<p>Serway sucks .. at least it did for me. i rarely used it at all.. only to do the assigned hw problems.</p>

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<p>is NE ONE taking phys C or have they taken phys C without taking phys B. is it possible or am i setting myself up for downfall by taking it (i'll also only be in Calc AB coincidingly)</p>

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<p>Here's a recommendation: dont take physics C without calculus. I thought i was pretty smart to do that but now I regret spending countless hours of excessive studying just to skim by an A.</p>

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<p>I took AP Physics C my freshman year and got a 5. What, exactly, is so difficult about it?!</p>

<p>I'M OBVIOUSLY JOKING LOLOLOLOLROFLCOPTER</p>

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<p>The fact that its a mix of calculus and serious logical reasoning. Also, it took a while for me to find an effective study plan</p>

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<p>FYI
AP Physics C course is getting rewritten from what I heard.
My teacher is working on that project with a few others.</p>

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<p>Is it Possible to learn the material of Physics B very thouroughly and then take any of the physics C Test. I am already on chapter 5 in the algerbra based Giancolli physics book and am learning the material fairly easy and plan to ace the Physics B test.</p>

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<p>wonwon,
do you know what kind of changes it will be and when the changes will be implimented?</p>

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<p>jclay,
Physics C covers material more deeply than Physics B, so you cant just study B and be expected to do well on a C test.</p>

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<p>aznn3rd is right... it's calculus based. so you need to know calc in addition to study for ALL the integrals/derivatives on the EM portion of the test. EM is almost entirely calculus.</p>

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<p>@ AznN3rd</p>

<p>Actually, I don't know.
The plan for changes are beginning this summer after I finish and graduated from high school.
I can probably find out by September when I e-mail my teacher.</p>

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<p>Well it doesn't matter to me since I already took it, but as I am the only sophomore at my school to take it, a lot of my friends will be taking it next year. I hope its harder, make 'em work! Lol
well thanks, wonwon!</p>

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<p>Actually it suppose to be easier.</p>

<p>More solid on what a student needs to know so that they won't have to memorize everything</p>