<p>Currently, I'm using The Princeton Review "Cracking the AP Physics B & C Exams" Edition 2006-2007 book. Is that a good source to extract information on?? What are some other reliable and straight foward sources (internet/book) that provide detailed and comprehensible information for a Sophomore in high school who has never taken calculus (Physics B). I need extra sources to brush up on some topics that my instructor has not gone over or has adumbrated. Thanks!</p>
<p>I was in your position last year (taking Calculus concurrently, though), but had a teacher who didn't merely "adumbrate" the subject, but only finished covering 2/3 of the material that was on the Physics B exam -- after the exam! So, what did I do? I turned to Kaplan for help. The Kaplan Physics guide is easy-to-use, covers all the material on the Physics B exam, and provides about 10-12 review problems per chapter (chapters are divided into forces, vectors, waves, optics, etc.) that very nearly simulate the calculation-oriented problems on the actual exam. The Kaplan doesn't provide much insight into conceptual questions, as far as can recall, but it is very useful for sharpening your problem-solving skills. I started reading the Kaplan book early April, did the problems during the weekends, and ended up with a quite satisfying 5.</p>
<p>I looked briefly at the Princeton Review book, but it was very very intimidating. I think PR is generally a little harder than the actual tests it prepares you for, but if you think a challenge will help you boost your score, I'm all for it. </p>
<p>But don't start using a review book now! Learn as much physics as you can before May is near, and, most importantly, ENJOY learning physics. Physics is so much fun once you know it well. Oh, and be sure to look at 3-4 free-response packets from years past. You'll do fine.</p>
<p>hmm ok I'll look in Kaplan's book. Thanks a lot for your advice! Any other recommendations?</p>