<p>AP Physics C teaches you the right way to think about physics, as it closely examines each subtopic and goes into considerable depth. However, it only covers several of the topics on the exam.</p>
<p>AP Physics B goes over all topics, but is probably more similar to an introductory physics course in its approach. </p>
<p>I guess AP Physics B can definitely be more helpful than AP Physics C. For me personally, it was the opposite; I got a lousy 690 on SAT II Physics after my high school freshman course, and got an 800 after just 25 minutes when I took AP Physics C the following year. </p>
<p>The fundamental point is; simonster’s assertion that an “AP Physics C student would have no chance on it (SAT II physics)” is completely false, as taking the course will help one tremendously on the exam. (Possibly less than AP Physics B for some people, though…)</p>