Barron's AP Physics B (Paperback)

by Jonathan S. Wolf (Author) "The purpose of a diagnostic examination is to assess your beginning level of understanding before reviewing the topical material..." (more)
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This updated manual presents a diagnostic test and two full-length model AP Physics B exams, with all questions answered and explained. It also presents a review of all test topics, which include vectors; motion; Newton’s law of motion, work, and energy; oscillatory motion; fluids; gravitation; temperature and heat; thermodynamics; magnetism; electromagnetic induction; waves and sound; light; geometrical optics; quantum theory; the atom; the nucleus; and much more. Helpful added features include study and test-taking advice, a math review, and a glossary of physics terms.

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A diagnostic test and two full-length model AP Physics B exams

All questions answered and explained

A detailed subject review covers all Physics B topics, including vectors; motion; Newton’s law of motion, work, and energy; oscillatory motion; fluids; gravitation; temperature and heat; thermodynamics; magnetism; electromagnetic induction; waves and sound; light; geometrical optics; quantum theory; the atom; the nucleus; and more

Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4 edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764137069
• ISBN-13: 978-0764137068
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,195 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Book is full of mistakes!!!, April 9, 2009

By	P. Deutschle "Educator" (Salinas, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a teacher of AP Physics B. I had my entire class purchase this for review preparation. Unfortunately, the book is riddled with mistakes--multiple-choice questions that have no correct answer, solutions done wrong, calculation mistakes, even questions that have two correct answers. This continually undermines the confidence of my students. I am having to check through every problem and example in the book. I don't know if the author or the publisher, or both, forgot to do any proofreading of the text, or if they were just plain lazy and sloppy with their work. Oh, did I mention the haphazard use of significant figures? ...like the question that gives data to one significant figure, but the answer is given to four significant figures. Go figure! I have used Barrons study guides for other courses in the past, and have been satisfied, but this has been a horrible experience. If someone knows of a truly good study guide for this material, please post it here.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good for a general review, February 15, 2008

By	someone "musicfairy" - See all my reviews

This book is good for the AP test, but if you are like most of us who use it as a study guide to supplement our textbooks, this book may not do the job. It is not detailed enough for class purposes.

Also, I don't know why they put problems you can't possibly do without a calculator for some multiple choice questions. They label those problems as possibly harder than real AP questions, but what's the point when there won't be any like it on there? I guess it's only good for midterm/final practice for you course.

Overall it's pretty good for a quick review before the AP or your midterm/final. I saw problems very similar to the ones in this book on mine.