I'm just starting the Physics I lectures, since I want to be ready for AP Physics B. I have all the lectures downloaded, but what other course materials should I use?

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anonymous · Answer

Hello Btaylor, I'm doing the same thing. I find that going straight through is the most helpful for me. I do the preparation, lecture videos, and the learning activities. Make sure you never look at the solutions!

I also use, sometimes, the fundamentals of physics by halliday and resnick as a supplement.

Good Luck!

anonymous · Answer

Definitely look at Lewin's Electricity and Magnetism videos for Physics B.  I forget...does Physics B cover optics at all?

btaylor · Answer

Yes, according to the AP physics page, 15% of the exam is Waves and Optics ( http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/physics_b/topic.html?physicsb). But I'm just starting, so I really don't know yet.

anonymous · Answer

Look into Ramamurti Shankar's lectures on optics as a part of physics 200 or 201 (I forget which) on YouTube (part of Yale Open Courses).  Not very sure on the other topics, though.  I know he has some on thermodynamics as well.

btaylor · Answer

Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

this is actually more physics c than b. so if you can understand this lecture, try your hand at physics c.

btaylor · Answer

oh...unfortunately, my school doesn't offer physics c. will it be useful for physics b?

anonymous · Answer

oh yeah definitely! physics b is kind of like c without the calc haha