<p>I'm currently taking a Honors Class at my school for Physics, and although it is harder than even the Advanced Class, it just isn't really cutting it for me. My teacher is cool and all, but most of my class is made up of not so bright individuals. Is there anyone here, that can recommend a good Physics Book to study off of? (Real Textbook, something with exercises) that covers B + C for the AP Exam? I intend to get AP prep books also, but I just want to make sure I have a firm foothold in AP before I start prepping for the April Tests. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Have you taken Calculus yet? If you have taken everything through vector analysis, then Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway will teach you introductory calculus-based physics.</p>
<p>Sadly, I havn't taken Calc yet. I'm only in Pre-Calc. Is there no solution for a poor idiot like me?</p>
<p>With only pre-calc, you should stick with algebra-based physics. Here are the college board recommendations for AP Physics B and C:</p>
<p>Don't take C without calc. The calc that is there is easy (compared to other cacl, like the stuff in the AP Calc courses), but you'll probably miss the underlying concepts in favor of just knowing how to execute the problems and that won't be good at all. Just chill and take AP B.</p>
<p>I think I may just to free study Calc. Not sure yet. Do you guys know the best book for B then? Thanks!</p>
<p>Cutnell, John D. and Kenneth W. Johnson, Physics, 6th ed. New York, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
Giancoli, Douglas C., Physics: Principles with Applications, 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1998.
Hecht, Eugene, Physics: Algebra/Trigonometry, 3rd ed. Pacific Grove, CA, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2003.
Jones, Edwin R. and Richard L. Childers, Contemporary College Physics, 3rd ed. Columbus, OH, McGraw Hill, 2001 update.
Sears, Francis W., Mark W. Zemansky, and Hugh D. Young, College Physics, 7th ed. Boston, MA, Addison Wesley, 1991.
Serway, Raymond A. and Jerry S. Faughn, College Physics, 6th ed. Pacific Grove, CA, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2003.
Wilson, Jerry D. and Anthony J. Buffa, College Physics, 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall, 2003. </p>
<p>Are the books stated on the site; which one should I free study off of? Does anyone know?</p>
<p>Free studying calculus without finishing up pre-calc is a very bad idea unless you are EXTREMELY smart. Just take B this year, and then take C next year when you're in AP Calc.</p>
<p>If you do decide to take C, then make sure you review motion in the presence of resistive forces (free fall with air resistance for example) because this year looks like a good year for that type of a problem.</p>
<p>May I ask HP if you've taken it? No one really seems to know of a book to recommend. I guess first is to study for B, but I'm still without knowing which is the best book to free study.</p>
<p>I am currently taking AP Physics C, and my teacher is very well versed in AP Physics C, and he is almost positive that there will be a diffy q. question on it.</p>
<p>For AP Physics B I would recommend College Physics (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0534492584/qid=1101685076/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-7572214-1979250%5B/url%5D">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0534492584/qid=1101685076/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-7572214-1979250</a>)</p>
<p>For AP Physics C we are using Physics for scientists and engineers by Serway.</p>
<p>I've heard good things about PR.</p>
<p>So basically you're recommending this book and using PR review? Guess I'll have to buy a bunch of books again.</p>