<p>I heard that PR is the best one for C. Just wait until the 2013 edition comes out in a month, or pre-order it right now, it’s regularly priced at like $12. </p>
<p>Barron’s is harder than what you need to know for the exam, so perhaps if you want more difficult problems to practice, get Barron’s. </p>
<p>I’m not aware of any changes in the curriculum.</p>
<p>What kinds of equations can one use on the FRQs? Is it restricted to only the equations found on the Equation sheet given?</p>
<p>SleepingAway - basically all the calculus needed for the AP tests are derivatives, integrals, and differential equations (by separating the variables) - relatively simple calculus stuff.</p>
<p>Kyrix1 - I used the PR 2012 edition last year and I got it around November/December and the price was around $10. So wait and the price for the 2013 edition will be around $10. Btw, I got Barrons from a library and honestly couldn’t understand anything in it - plus it’s way too much review needed for the AP test. PR is sufficient for the AP tests.</p>
<p>Intellighentsia - usually there are multiple ways to solve a problem on the AP Physics C tests, and the primary equations needed to solve problems are usually from the equation sheet. But I would strongly advise you to memorize all of the equations on the sheet (including additional ones) because of the time constraints of the tests.</p>
<p>With a strong grasp of Calculus BC (90% or more on AP Exam), and a solid grasp of physics (85%ish on AP Physics B Exam), how much time do you think would need to be invested to self study AP Physics C-E&M to get a 5?</p>
<p>Also, my plan for self studying is to read PR 2013, and watch MIT 8.02SC.
Does that sound fine?</p>
<p>Join the group here!</p>
<p>I’m doing AP Bio in school, self studying AP Chem for the National Chem Olympiad, Physics C, doing MV Calc/ Linear Algebra through EPGY, AP Lit and AP WH and French (kill me). </p>
<p>I have Halliday/Resnkicks’ Fundamentals of Physics. I found a syllabus from the internet so I’m planning to also try the 10 hour a week thing.</p>
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You mean the Fall 1999 8.01 course and the Spring 2002 8.02 course which has the video lectures. But yes doing both should be fine.</p>
<p>What would happen if I took the AP exam, got 5s and then took the AP class? Would there be anything negative?
I thought of this hypothetical situation since I’m having trouble setting up a schedule for next year. Not enough APs to fill up next year (I’m only sure of 2 at this point; unsure about taking Mech as the 3rd class since I’ve almost covered everything on AP Mech through self study).</p>
<p>In any case, I’m completely on my own for Physics C E&M since it’s not offered by school.</p>
<p>hey guys I have a question on how realistic it would be for me to self-study and take the AP Physics C test in mechanics. Currently, I am taking Honors Physics and taking Calc BC. Would studying for the mechanics exam be doable to get a 5? Or am I just being completely unrealistic? I understand that AP Physics is perhaps one of the harder AP tests to take but has anyone done this or have any thoughts?</p>
<p>@biofreak21 While many disagree, I think self-studying for Physics C is the most straightforward out of all the sciences–if you get the concepts, then the math is a breeze (esp. since you’re in BC).</p>
<p>DEFINITELY go over all of the MIT 8.01 videos–whether or not you find the concepts fairly graspable should be a good indicator. Also, I used Barron’s to get a 5, but it’s much more important to snarf up the several past exams (that go as far back as the 60s) and pretty much do them all. I think you can pull it off.</p>
<p>Can Physics C Mechanics be done without any prior Physics knowledge but with BC knowledge? Maybe some basic physics knowledge, but no prior class knowledge?</p>
<p>@AimHigh2 I took Mechanics last year as a class, and one member went into the class with BC but no physics knowledge, and he did fine. Just make sure you pay attention to the concepts and how they connect with each other (multiple ways to solve a problem; which is the best?). That’s all you miss by not studying non-calculus physics first. In some ways, it’s easier to start with calculus because you actually understand why the formulae work (where they come from).</p>
<p>hey guys i would like to know if you guys have any suggestion on getting which textbook. i knew that PR is doing a good job in review book but i would also like a normal textbook for more information and examples.</p>
<p>I had form O and it was ridiculously hard, for both the multiple choice and free response sections. I really hope the curve is strong on this one.</p>
<p>*** on Electricity Free Response and Multiple Choice for that matter. Hardest test I’ve ever taken. Also Form O.</p>
<p>I also had the Physics c mechanics form O and felt it was very hard. I didn’t finish the mult choice and the frqs were all pretty tough.</p>
<p>So I sstarted self studying for this test a week ago and managed to get 5’s on two old exams yesterday, but when that test was over I swear Ive never ********ted something so hard in my life. Multiple choice was like 75% confusing ass magnetism. I figured the Frq couldnt be worse but it went from hard but doable to me staring at a blank paper for 20 minutes after reading #2 and 3 when I couldnt even figure out the circuit problem and ended up making up random answers for every question</p>