Updated to reflect the most recent Advanced Placement exams, this new edition presents a diagnostic test and two full-length Physics C practice tests with questions answered and explained. Physics C problems, as designed by the Educational Testing Service, are those that require use of calculus for their solutions. In addition to practice exams, this manual presents a detailed review of AP physics topics, which include Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and all other related AP test topics. Additional aids for test takers include a general overview of the AP exam, study advice, test-taking tips, and an Appendix of Physics C equations.
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All AP Physics C test topics reviewed in detail A general overview to familiarize you with the exam Study advice and test-taking tips to help you achieve a high score A diagnostic test and two full length practice tests reflect recent actual tests in question types and degree of difficulty All questions answered and explained An appendix of Physics C equations
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible book, not worth any time or money,
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This review is from: Barron's AP Physics C (Paperback)
I got this book for some practice tests before the AP exam. HUGE mistake.
First of all, the questions were nothing like what was on my test. The questions went way to in-depth for what I needed on the AP. Second, for the questions that were somewhat realistic, the explanations for the easy ones stretched on for paragraphs, while the explanations of the difficult problems were generally 2 sentences or less. The practice tests were not helpful. Finally, there are a noticeable amount of errors. For example, on question 13 of the mechanics section on the first practice test, the explanation says that the magnitude of one value is less than the magnitude of another value because the first value is negative. If you know anything about physics, the magnitude of any value can never be negative. I took this test last year and got a 5 on both Mechanics and E & M. That being said, I don't believe it had anything to do with my purchase of this book (since I used it for only about an hour of practice). The majority of my practice came from the old free response questions off the college board website. In my experience, Barron's has been the least helpful test prep book, and I have taken 8 AP exams in Foreign Language, Math, History, Science, and English. I would not recommend Barron's test prep books for any AP test taker.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
pretty awesome,
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This review is from: Barron's AP Physics C (Paperback)
The book had everything I needed and more to score a 5 on both sections of the test. It has wonderful explanations of all the topics and goes well in-depth so that you're not missing any information or practice by the time the AP test rolls around.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good review book, but way too detailed,
By knively "knively" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Barron's AP Physics C (Paperback)
I believe this book is good for people who know very basic ideas of Physics C topics. If you know the topics pretty well, but just need a refresher, don't buy this book. The explanations in this book are more detailed than my textbook (Tipler's Physics for Scientists and Engineers). For example, I just wanted to review Simple Harmonic Motion and the various equations that go with it. I found myself more confused with the book going into many different equations for k-effective.
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Directions: Each multiple-choice question is followed by five answer choices. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
continuous charge distributions, symbolic answer check, parallel plate vacuum capacitor, use differential line segments, enclose zero net charge, amperian path, vertical spring systems, net enclosed charge, planar charge distribution, uncharged insulator, differential magnetic field, mgd sin, differential regions, gaussian surface, solid metal sphere, differential strip, rotational analog, yields choice, inductor acts, rotational inertia, calculating electric fields, horizontal frictionless surface, undergoing simple harmonic motion, static frictional force, eliminating choices Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Practice Test, Newton's Laws, Combined Rotation, Consider Figure, Diagnostic Test, Three-Dimensional Kinematics, Multiple-Choice Questions, Solutions Answers, Applying Gauss, Free-Response Questions, Applying Newton, One-Dimensional Kinematics, Applying Faraday, Applying Ampere, Applying Ohm, Maxwell's Equations, Using Newton, Use Gauss, Using Ohm, The Newton Browse Sample Pages:
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continuous charge distributions, symbolic answer check, parallel plate vacuum capacitor, use differential line segments, enclose zero net charge, amperian path, vertical spring systems, net enclosed charge, planar charge distribution, uncharged insulator, differential magnetic field, mgd sin, differential regions, gaussian surface, solid metal sphere, differential strip, rotational analog, yields choice, inductor acts, rotational inertia, calculating electric fields, horizontal frictionless surface, undergoing simple harmonic motion, static frictional force, eliminating choices Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Practice Test, Newton's Laws, Combined Rotation, Consider Figure, Diagnostic Test, Three-Dimensional Kinematics, Multiple-Choice Questions, Solutions Answers, Applying Gauss, Free-Response Questions, Applying Newton, One-Dimensional Kinematics, Applying Faraday, Applying Ampere, Applying Ohm, Maxwell's Equations, Using Newton, Use Gauss, Using Ohm, The Newton Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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