Sat II Physics: Review Book

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<p>Hello, I am prepping for the Sat physics exam and I’m aiming for an 800 ( isn’t everyone though?) on the upcoming exam.</p>

<p>I took physics my freshman year, and am going to take AP this year as a senior.
The book I currently have is
McGraw Hill 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B and C
[McGraw-Hill:</a> 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B and C : Book](<a href=“http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071460551]McGraw-Hill:”>http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071460551)</p>

<p>I know of:
Barron’s SAT Subject Test in Physics
[Amazon.com:</a> Barron’s SAT Subject Test in Physics (9780764136634): Herman Gewirtz, Jonathan S. Wolf: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-SAT-Subject-Test-Physics/dp/0764136631]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-SAT-Subject-Test-Physics/dp/0764136631)
Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2011-2012 Edition
[Amazon.com:</a> Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test, 2011-2012 Edition (College Test Preparation) (9780375428135): Princeton Review: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375428135/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag=theromsho-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=0375428135]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375428135/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag=theromsho-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=0375428135)
Kaplan SAT Subject Test: Physics 2011-2012 Edition
[Amazon.com:</a> Kaplan SAT Subject Test Physics 2011-2012 (9781607148739): Hugh Henderson: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Subject-Test-Physics-2011-2012/dp/1607148730/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344194026&sr=1-1&keywords=kaplan+sat+physics]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Subject-Test-Physics-2011-2012/dp/1607148730/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344194026&sr=1-1&keywords=kaplan+sat+physics)</p>

<p>I am aware that the Barron’s book ( like many many other books) contains several mistakes, and I don’t know how good kaplan is, but I’m waiting on it from the library.</p>

<p>Would AP 5 Steps book suffice for the SAT or does anyone have any recommendations?</p>

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<p>Bump, wow 170 views and no replies >.<</p>

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<p>After reading through the forums here and Amazon.com reviews, I’ve seen some very mixed reviews. <em>My</em> understanding is that Barron’s is not as good as their variant for chemistry; Princeton Review and Spark Notes have accurate tests and good explanations and Kaplan’s tests are a litte too easy but their explanations are clear.</p>

<p>I’ve only got the Kaplan book but I intend to supplement that with Spark Notes. I can vouch for the clarity of explanations. In some instances, I did get confused, but that was largely due to how I was taught the material. For example, when dealing with a mass X which is in equilibrium due to it being attached to two strings, Kaplan’s book refers to the weight of X as a “tension” (iirc), which I found quite odd to say the least. But perhaps that’s not a mistake and just a “cultural difference” or some other minor thing. At any rate, clear explanations for the most part.</p>

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<p>Thanks I really appreciate the response.</p>