<p>i was just wondering what you guys think about self studying physics c. im taking calc bc and phsycis b now, so is c just harder questions with calculus? also, which is easier, mechanics or electromagnetism?</p>
<p>If you are taking Physics B, physics C should be relatively easy to self study. I mean, I'm not even in physics AP right now, and I still got the free-response part of Physics C nailed. </p>
<p>The Physics C exam is just WAY easier than real physics in college. Even the calculus part is relatively basic, and since you already have all the concepts nailed down, you just have to push them to the limit (by that, I mean the calculus limit, not your intellectuall limit :) ).</p>
<p>PS: I think E&M will be harder for physics B kids, simply because Maxwell's equations are inherently using calculus. But both exams are relatively doable.</p>
<p>I want to know this too because I am thinking about Self-studying C as well.</p>
<p>I took physics B this year, and our class is learning the basics of Physics C:Mechanics in a week for the make-up AP exam friday. Not sure how hard it is to learn without prior physics, but so far, Physics C seems okay.</p>
<p>I did it this year, and I recommend it to anyone with the discipline. I know I did not pass E&M, but this is because I had a lot of unexpected obligations and work to do over my senior year. If I had set the time to study, I don't think it would've been a problem. Also, my school only offers physics honors, and it does not teach it math intensely: it's pretty much just a concepts course. Since you're obviously in a better situation, I see no reason why not to take a shot at it.</p>
<p>Mechanics is relatively simple. It's much closer to the content you'd expect (E&M does change things up a bit), just deeper and with rotations thrown in. Since you're covering physics B, a review book might be enough, though a textbook is always crucial if you want to maximize you're understanding and appreciation of a subject.</p>
<p>Bump.....any other opinions?</p>
<p>I am wondering the same. I will be taking Physics B next year since my school does not offer any of the Physics C's. I was wondering if it is possible to self study Physics C magnetism or E/M while I am taking physics B..... any thoughts? And which one would be a better fit to self study and take the exam along with B -- also, which is more prestigious?</p>
<p>Do 10 problems a day from your textbook. Make sure you get them right. 2 months before the exam, start to do the review book questions regularly (i recommend ap advantage). I wish I had done this instead of just believing that reading and doing a few problems would be enough for the AP exam (Obviously I found it very tough). Know calculus basics well.</p>