AP Physics B or C Mechanics?

chanfest22
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:12:09 +0000

Don’t think of it terms of difficulty or time to prepare. There is more of a difference in the content of material learned.

Physics B encompasses more material, but less in depth and without calculus. Topics include Newtonian Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Waves and Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

Physics C focuses on only Newtonian Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, although the problems require more depth and involve calculus.

For more info read CollegeBoard’s side by side comparison:
[AP Physics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](AP Physics - Wikipedia)