<p>So tomorrow is the Physics C: Mechanics test and I'm pretty sure I can do well enough to pass out of Physics 7a. Do you guys think that's a good idea to go right into 7b or should I just start with 7a. How do the 2 classes compare in terms of difficult and preparation for upper division classes? Thanks for the input everyone.</p>
<p>I'm taking Physics C: E/M tomorrow, expecting to get a 5, but my teacher still told me take 7b over again as a general rule of thumb. So if you are the average to above average physics student, start with 7a.</p>
<p>Good luck on your AP Test. ; )</p>
<p>Holy crap!</p>
<p>Wait a minute, I'm taking Physics B tomorrow, not C. If I get a 5 on the Physics B exam tomorrow, I still have to take Physics 7A for EECS?? I don't get any credit at all for passing the Physics B exam!? I can't believe I didn't notice this earlier as I've been studying for a 5 for Physics B, and now it looks like I've been studying for the wrong test all along :(</p>
<p>Yeah. AP Physics B doesn't use Calculus. That means it won't prepare you at all for 7B. Physics C: Mechanics will cover what's in 7A quite well, but since 7B is E&M + Thermodynamics, you'll want to brush up a little on your thermo if you intend to skip it as well by the Physics C:E&M test. Don't worry about taking the wrong test - in any case you'll have a leg up when you take Physics 7A.</p>
<p>Well, at this point, I can NOT take the Physics C exams as we have never used Calculus in our Physics class (and I'm guessing that the C exams go into much more depth into Mechanics and E&M than what we covered for the Physics B exam).</p>
<p>So, I HAVE to take Physics 7A at this point. Should I still take the test tomorrow then, if I'm getting no credit for it?</p>
<p>That's really unfortunate Azure326, but since you paid ninety dollars, you should still take it. Besides, getting a 5 is always a personal reward for hardwork. Whatever you decide, best of luck.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if there's any general credit I get for passing the exam (just getting general UC credits that aren't associated with any particular class)?</p>
<p>See my post in your new thread.</p>
<p>I went into 7b first semester of my freshman year and I thought it was my easiest class (lightest courseload out of all my classes). If you can get a 5 on E/M it shouldn't be bad. 7a is much more work than 7b is so if you can waive out of it, I would suggest doing it.</p>
<p>Purple cow, you can't waive out of 7b with AP physics.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm in 7A right now and it was such a waste of time considering I took and passed the Physics C:Mechanics course. Skip to 7B if you can.</p>
<p>What I've heard from a CS counselor is they'll let you waive 7B if you took the E&M Test and did calculus based thermodynamics in another course. I don't know if that's true for any other subjects, but you can check. If it is, you can take a quick community college course and skip 7B if you want.</p>
<p>College physics is more intense than AP physics. I'd recommend taking the classes again. After all, what's not to like about some easy A tech classes now that you know half of the material?</p>
<p>One alternative would be to take the H7 series.</p>
<p>Haha is the H7 series a very difficult workload? If so what are the benefits. Speaking of physics, did anyone else think both of the Physics C exams were suspiciously easy?</p>
<p>Can someone compare the Physics 7 series with the Physics 7H series? Thanks.</p>
<p>haha..i've learned that there's nothing wrong with taking a slightly easier class and easily/far less stressfully getting a good grade..</p>
<p>ap physics doesn't get you out of 7b.. even if you take e&m</p>