<p>After reading a previous thread on self studying Physics C I figured out that it would probably be a good idea for me this year. I'm taking B this year and don't really have a spot in my schedule for C senior year but I want the credit.</p>
<p>I already have a 5 on Calculus BC so I'm solid with those concepts. </p>
<p>So I was wondering what I need in order to self study. A text book? Or do I only need some review guide? Which text/review book is recommended?</p>
<p>And I need a 5 for the credit. Thanks</p>
<p>i self studied for the c exams having taken the b class and exam a year before. I haven't gotten my scores back yet (and i don't want to pay $8 just to get them now) but my college has given me credit for both c exams, and this school requires either a 4 or a 5. I am 99% sure I got a 5 on the mechanics section. I felt b material covered a lot of topics on the c exam, and that a review book (mine is barrons) filled in all the stuff not covered by b material. The mechanics exam for me was a breeze. The electricity exam for me was different. I think the b class definitely does not help as much with the c electricity exam as opposed to c mechanics. I used the review book to try and fill in the holes, but I felt lost during the test (I was lost on 2 of the 3 FR questions, and the 3rd I am somewhat sure only cause I understand circuits from the b class). I still got a 4 or a 5, most likely 4, but I was expecting a 2 or 3 coming out of the test. This is my personal experience. I'd suspect u'll need either a teacher or a c textbook to help with the non-overlap information covered in the c exams. But I think its definitely possible to get 5's on both exams without taking the class. and its good u got a 5 in calc cause u'll need to know how to integrate and stuff like that</p>
<p>Is there a certain textbook you used or would reccomend for Physics C? Or did you just use a review book?</p>
<p>I'd get a textbook, especially for something like Physics C.</p>
<p>I'm actually going to self-study physics C next year as well. I already bought a used textbook of Amazon called University Physics by Reese. It got good reviews and it was recommended on ap central. I took physics B last year though, so I hope self-studying physics C won't be too hard.</p>
<p>EDIT: I'm also getting the review book by AP Advantage.</p>