<p>So next year I want to take physics AP, but all our school offers is Physics B. Would it be feasible to take the B class but take the C test at the end of the year with some self study on top? How much more material is in C that is not covered in B? I know C is calculus based as opposed to algebra based; I am in pre-cal this year and will be taking Calculus AP (not sure AB or BC yet) next year concurrently with physics. Thanks for any advice you have.</p>
<p>D Took the AP Physics B class, but did some extra studying (and had taken AP Calculus), and also took Physics C - Mechanics test and got a '5' on it. (as you prob know there are 2 Physics C APs.) She took the AP Physics class this year, and will take the Physics C - Electricity and Magnetism test (and is coasting through 2nd semester of the class now they are covering Mechanics!) In your case, it's doable. See how you do in the class. Her teacher suggested for the top several kids in the Physics B class to take the Mechanics test, too, and I think almost all of them got 4's and 5's. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks, thats encouraging. So would it be feasible to take both C tests after the B class, or just Mechanics?</p>
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<p>I'd say go with Mechanics only, E&M has too much material not covered in Physics B so you will have to study ALOT on your own (and teach yourself alot of concept) however for Mechanics, most of the stuff is taught in physics B except for like a chapter or two (mainly rotation), but you do get most of the concept you need so its easily doable.</p>
<p>Yes, I'd agree w/ xylem101. E&M covered lots of stuff. If you are pretty well loaded w/ APs already, I think that would be a really tough one to self-study for.</p>