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Old 11-16-2012, 02:53 PM   #1
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Physics textbook recommendations

This summer I hope to teach myself physics and test out. Is this a good idea? I want to have more space in my schedule to take another AP science.

If this seems doable, then suggestions on what textbook I should use would be extremely helpful. I hope I posted this in the right section...
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:48 PM   #2
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It depends what physics you're testing out of. Are you testing out of regular high school physics, honors physics, AP physics B or AP physics C?

I recommend you take the physics AP exam (b or c depending on your studies) to demonstrate your knowledge in physics. IMO, "testing out" based on loose high school criteria doesn't say much about your aptitude in the area.
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:37 PM   #3
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Regular high school physics. My school has prerequisites for taking science classes. I took regular biology freshman year and I'm in general chemistry as a sophomore. I wanted to test out of regular physics so I could get out of the prerequisite for a future AP Physics class.
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:08 PM   #4
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Idk if it's a good or bad idea honesty (in relation to college apps) but just go to a used book store or Barnes and nobles and find a book you like and buy it for cheaper on eBay or amazon. Beginning concepts are pretty easy to understand (movement-air pressure so far), but I'm sure heat and water and electricity get tricky so I might seek some help with those subjects.
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Old 11-17-2012, 04:55 PM   #5
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Okay, thanks.

I'm just not sure if doing this by myself will be too difficult...
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:25 AM   #6
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did you like flapjack?
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