AP test- could I substitute Physics C for B and do well?

Currently I am a HS senior, and I am in a AP Physics course oriented towards prep for the Physics B test





Unfortunately, most likely the college I will be attending (CU) will not offer me credit for the B test and I was wondering how I would do on the C test. Is there enough correlation?





I took calc AB and BC as a sophomore, and also took Differential Equations. I also have a top grade in my AP physics B class with minimal effort. Additionally, after only a few months in AP physics, I crammed for 4-5 hours (learned 1/3 of the SAT II material) and got a 720 on the Physics SATII.





So my question is.





1) is there enough correlation between the two tests?- AKA- I simply need to apply calculus to solve the problems instead of relying upon already derived formulas-something I was already doing





2) or do I need to learn a deal of new material? if so how much will I have to learn? and additionally are there any good prep books to do so?





Any help for this senior would be of great value

AP test- could I substitute Physics C for B and do well?
Physics C covers completely different material than physics B. It is definitely not much harder, especially if you are well-versed in calculus, but you need to "cram" new concepts if you want to take the AP test for it.
Reply:Yes, the physics C exam is almost the same exam as the physics B exam, only the C exam involves calculus. To be honest the C exam does not even involve that much calculus, and oftentimes people find the C exam easier.
Reply:I'm two-sided on this question.





1) I don't think there is enough correlation between the materials tested on both exams. Physics C is completely different. It's very specific, in a hard-way, not a facile way. Yes, physics is physics, but it's like saying Calculus is math. While this is valid, Calculus is a math that requires knowledge of previous concepts. I'm not downing your SATII score because it's awesome, but the curve is very immense on the Physics because so many miss so many. Physics C isn't just about deriving formulas though, it's about applying them also; don't underestimate the Calculus needed.





2) I think it's a lot of new material, especially depending which portion of C you opt to take. I don't know the exacts, but I do know it's a lot. Barron's is the hardest, but if you can get through it, you shouldn't have much trouble.





My opinion: Though I sound discouraging, take it anyhow! You may regret not taking it. Even if you "fail," you're really not failing. I think part of the experience is just to take on a self-studied test to get the feel for college.





Good luck in all that you do! :-D

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