AP test- Could I substitute Physics C for B and do well (4 or 5)?

Test Preparation AP Test Preparation
1

<p>Currently I am a HS senior, and I am in a AP Physics course oriented towards prep for the Physics B test</p>

<p>Unfortunately, most likely the college I will be attending (CU) will not offer me credit for the B test and I was wondering how I would do on the C test. Is there enough correlation?</p>

<p>I took calc AB and BC as a sophomore, and also took Differential Equations. I also have a top grade in my AP physics B class with minimal effort. Additionally, after only a few months in AP physics, I crammed for 4-5 hours (learned 1/3 of the SAT II material) and got a 720 on the Physics SATII.</p>

<p>So my question is.</p>

<p>1) is there enough correlation between the two tests?- AKA- I simply need to apply calculus to solve the problems instead of relying upon already derived formulas-something I was already doing</p>

<p>2) or do I need to learn a deal of new material? if so how much will I have to learn? and additionally are there any good prep books to do so?</p>

<p>Any help for this senior would be of great value
Additional Details</p>

<p>I took Differential Equations and Calc 3 as a Junior- I forgot to add</p>

<p>Also- I got all A's in the math classes, 5's on the AP tests, and all A's in physics</p>

<p>Also- what is a good prep book for the AP physics C test?</p>

2

<p>You definitely should be able to do this. I don't think you'll have much trouble with that math background. You could probably go take the Mechanics test now and get a 5, but E&M might require a little more work, as there are a few important topics that would be difficult to cover without calculus. I'd suggest comparing the syllabi on the collegeboard site figure out what new topics you need to study.</p>