***The official Physics C self-study thread 2012-2013***

<p>Hello! Opening this one up a bit early since it’s challenging.</p>

<p>I’m already 30-40% done with my E&M and it was way easier than I expected. I also self-studied mechanics this year and expecting a 4 or a 5.</p>

<p>What textbook and what review book would you recommend for Physics C?</p>

<p>my teacher doesn’t really teach so I guess I’m self-studying from Knight’s Physics for Scientists and Engineers</p>

<p>I’m self-studying using Serway’s Physics for Scientists and Engineers and Barron’s.
By the way, can anyone answer <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sciences/1351084-physics-c-force-torque-work-question.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sciences/1351084-physics-c-force-torque-work-question.html&lt;/a&gt; please?</p>

<p>I’m just using PRs for Physics C at the moment. Although I’m probably going to look at stuff online for more problems to do. Practice is a good way to make sure one remembers things.</p>

<p>Where are you guys right now?</p>

<p>Has everyone here taken honors physics at their respective schools? I’m looking to skip honors physics and enroll directly into AP Physics C the coming school year. Just wondering what information would be helpful to review and such.</p>

<p>You don’t need H. Physics for AP Physics.</p>

<p>use a holliday and resnick textbook. plus torrey pines notes. plus previously released tests. plus previously released frq’s.</p>

<p>enough for a 5. all are findable online. use them well.</p>

<p>pr>barrons but neither are ideal</p>

<p>Self studied Mechanics last year (in like a couple weeks of actual [hardcore]work).</p>

<p>Will be doing E&M this year most likely, depending on where I decide to go to college, and their AP credit/placement policies, though I might start some early. Good luck to all :)</p>

<p>I am really bent on taking an AP Physics this year.
my school only offers b and C:mechanics.
plan on self-studying C:E/M two years later?</p>

<p>What should i do? i have all the math knowledge required. i am leaning towards C already because I hate to be behind in the physics. which do you recommend? I think I could do fine in C:mechanics, i am very math-apt…</p>

<p>I self studied C and I’m almost done with E&M right now. I personally think that E&M is easier than Mechanics.</p>

<p>@brandonkunyuplee definitely go for C mechanics if you’re strong in math. it’s a lot less cumbersome in terms of the scope of the curriculum than APB, and more colleges take it for actual credit.</p>

<p>If you’re strong in calc, AP C Mech is very straightforward, and even overlaps on some basic kinematics covered in AP Calc.</p>

<p>Can be covered in a month or so, or even less if you put the time in without a strong physics background.</p>

<p>Did anyone get a 5 on mechanics? If so, how much of the MC/FR did u complete and how did u feel about them?</p>

<p>@injectmagic</p>

<p>I scored a 5 on Mech this year. The MC was extremely easy, barring perhaps four or five of them. I answered every question on the
MC. The FR, though, was awful. Question three I answered probably four parts out of, like, six, but only really understood the first two parts… The first question tripped me up with an equation that I thought was one you simply memorized, but actually had to divulge from the data. The second question was simplistic- setting up a lab and explaining the mechanics of it. The third question… Dear God. It was awful. Very calculus based. Very, very difficult.</p>

<p>I came out expecting a 3/4, but I believe it was the MC and second FRQ that truly saved me.</p>

<p>^Wow that is me. MC was very easy. FR I did 1 and 2 maybe missing only a couple parts but number 3…i’m probably one of the people who did not earn a single point on it. So I guess that means I have a chance for a 5! Thanks for your response!</p>

<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I will be taking AP Calculus BC and AP Physics B (C is not offered) my senior year. Would it be plausible to self-study C? If so, do you recommend doing Mechanics, E&M or both?</p>

<p>Thanks!
~Nate</p>

<p>Okay, I’m definitely going for Physics C!</p>

<p>Can you take Physics C with Calc AB instead of Calc BC? Will AB be enough?</p>