<p>Is it true that you can either take the Physics B or Physics C (both parts included in Physics C), but not both? If so, do you think it wise to study Physics C independently during the same time I take Physics B (my school only offers Physics B) and then just sign up for Physics C? I would really love to get credit at MIT for getting 5's on Physics C (of course that is easier said than done, but you guys get the idea), and if I sign up for Physics B, I will not be able to take the Physics C exam.</p>
<p>You can take both.</p>
<p>I personally found Physics C to be quite difficult (I didn't study a lot, though...)</p>
<p>that's weird because i've been hearing that taking Physics C along with B is fine. anyone else want to comment on the situation?</p>
<p>Keep in mind my comment in parenthesis... I'm sure if you put in more effort its no big deal</p>
<p>Just be sure to consider that there are some topics (thermal physics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, waves, optics, fluid mechanics) unique to physics B and some topics (usually everything in physics b with calculus to allow for more difficult problems) unique to the two physics c's</p>