<p>Ok I have a couple questions:</p>
<p>Ap physics is not offered at my school due to low interest, but I want to know a little about it.
What is the difference between ap physics b and ap physics c? </p>
<p>Can you take just one of the physics c exams (mech) or are the physics c exams a package deal?</p>
<p>What do b and c mean?</p>
<p>Was there ever ap physics a?</p>
<p>And, I know this is totally subjective, but which would be the easiest to study for - I'm good at calc and I know some newtonian physics already (but algebra based)?</p>
<p>Thanks :)
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<p>I’m in the same boat as you. In my school AP Physics B was offered but not this year which sucks for me thanks to budget cuts and all…</p>
<p>AP Physics B is Algebra and Trig Based Physics, and covers the topics found in an year long introductory Physics class. But those who plan to major in a engineering or science field won’t get credit for Physics B, they must take Physics C.</p>
<p>So Physics C is Calculus based and there are two tests, Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism. Mech is first semester Physics, E&M is 2nd semester. Although the test covers a little Calculus, the tests are among the hardest of the AP Program, and for good reason. BUT you CAN take them separately, one or the other or both. Do check the Course Description so you know what topics are tested on and what aren’t. For example, fluids is not covered in the Mechanics exam</p>
<p>B and C don’t mean much. In 1969, AP Physics was split to Physics B and Physics C so there was no Physics A.</p>
<p>Good luck self-studying, I’m currently self-studying Mech and I just got an A in my Calculus I course I took in my local CC.</p>
<p>Thx for the great description 
lol I’m in the same boat as u; I just finished calc 1 with an a at my cc too.</p>
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