<p>I am taking Physics B this year and finding it extremely easy. I have taken Calc BC last year and gotten a 5 on the exam. Are the Physics C exams just Calc applied to Physics B principles? How much would I need to self-study to get a 5 on both exams?</p>
<p>Also, I have a scheduling question: Physics B and C Mechanics tests are on May 9 at 12:00. Physics C EM is on the same day at 2:00. Since the test is at least 3 hours, this means I have to take 2 of those tests at a later date, right?</p>
<p>Physics B compromises depth by going for more breadth. Thus, there will be things in physics B (sound/wave kind of stuff) that you won’t need for Physics C.</p>
<p>Physics C is more in depth. There will be things that you didn’t cover at all in Physics B that you will have to learn in Physics C, plus things you learned in physics B except with a calculus twist.</p>
<p>Right, but will I be able to self study it relatively easily?</p>
<p>^No. Physics C is much more difficult than AP Calc, at least for me. It would take a lot of time.</p>
<p>Physics C is pretty easy to self-study if you know your calc and you’re good with science. I self-studied both with no prior knowledge of physics and got 5s. As for scheduling, each physics C exam is only 90 min, so you would take one right after the other (and physics B on the late date).</p>
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yeah, I just realized that each C exam is very short(35 MC questions).
I got a 5 in Calc BC last year, and I think I can do mechanics already(since my Calc class used Mechanics in its problems), so I need to focus on EM</p>
<p>Based on what you said, it’s definitely possible. However, it’s not going to be easy at all. Also, if you have other things to worry about / going on that’re more important than AP Physics C, then make sure Physics C won’t distract you too much.</p>
<p>These might help you for physics C:
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What is it that makes it “not easy at all”?</p>
<p>Most find calc to be hard and applied calc (physics C) to be even harder. If you know your math and have an aptitude for science, it shouldn’t be an issue.</p>
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I don’t find calc to be hard(got a 5 on BC exam in 10th Grade and got an A in my Multivariable Calculus Class). I have an aptitude for science; moreover, it seems that for the EM exam, less than 60% raw points are needed to get a 5</p>
<p>Both mechanics and E/M require <60% for a 5. You should be good for 5s.</p>
<p>Yeah, all the AP tests have very low curves. Apparently, getting 70% on a college level subject means that you’re “extremely well qualified” and can thus skip the class.</p>
<p>Do it. Rotational motion (which mostly isn’t in B) can be kind of tricky, but otherwise you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Also, you’ll almost certainly be taking the B test after the C tests. One of my friends took both B and C in the same year, and that’s what he ended up doing.</p>
<p>I wish you well in self-studying for AP physic C. I am taking it right now along with AP calculus AB(never took AP physics B). I am doing well in AP calculus AB (low A eh… not the best) but I am dying in AP physics C. The only reason I have a B in the class is because of the tremendous curves. In reality I get 38-43% on tests. If you find a good way to study for AP physics C, please tell me. I am in dire need. xD</p>
<p>I am not sure about AP physics B but if you find it extremely easy, I think you can do C.</p>
<p>i was actually wondering about the scheduling thing also?</p>
<p>i wish to take physics b exam this year but next year when i take Mech and Light what will happen? Do i take them the same time?</p>
<p>There’s no C test for light (which would probably be called optics)… You mean electricity and magnetism.</p>
<p>You will take the mechanics test first, then the electricity and magnetism test.</p>