<p>My school only offers one AP science class and I can't take it because it can't fit into my schedule. So I was thinking maybe of self studying AP Physics? I don't really know the difference between Physics C and Physics B?</p>
<p>So which one is easier?
How should I study?
What is really good books for it (I need mainstream publishing companies like barron or PR)</p>
<p>thanks (:</p>
<p>p.s. I never took a physics class and have no prior knowledge of it. But I can ask my parents since they know about it :D</p>
<p>If you have no prior physics background, any AP physics course will be tough.</p>
<p>Physics B is a non-calculus AP that tests Newtonian Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Fluid Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Each topic is covered in a fair amount of depth, but not too specific. Studying for the Physics B AP exam will also prepare you for most of the Physics SAT Subject test if you wish to take it.</p>
<p>Physics C is split into two parts: Mechanics, which tests just Newtonian Mechanics, and Electricity and Magnetism. These go in much more depth than Physics B does, and the Physics C APs involve calculus. The curves are more lenient because the exams are more difficult.</p>
<p>I took Physics B last year as an 11th grader and got a 5 on the AP using PR and an 800 on the Physics SAT (using Sparknotes to learn the information on the SAT that was not on the AP exam). I’m taking Physics C this year and I already have the PR book. We took an official Physics C Mechanics exam from the 1980s and I’ve already probably secured a 5 for that exam (I got 80% of the test correct, and we haven’t even covered two entire units for the Mechanics exam). We haven’t started the E&M part, but it is supposedly much harder than the Mechanics portion. So far it has helped a ton to have taken Physics B before Physics C.</p>
<p>I would suggest self-studying either Physics B or Physics C Mechanics. If you haven’t taken and aren’t taking Calculus, you should go with Physics B. You will definitely need help learning some of the concepts because the questions on any AP Physics exam involve a ton of planning/thinking before you can plug in numbers. If you need any help, feel free to ask ;)</p>
<p>thank you!</p>
<p>I’m currently in precalc so I guess I’ll be taking physics B.</p>
<p>But PR is good? Hm, okay, definitely going to buy that book (:</p>
<p>and thanks for the help! :D</p>