Planning on taking the AP Physics test? Below are some excellent test review preparation books for the Physics subject exam. A good AP prep book provides review questions, study tips, explanations, practice questions, etc.
Cracking the AP Physics B Exam 2008 Edition.
Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Princeton Review (Feb 12, 2008)
Book Description
Scoring high on the AP Physics B Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each physics topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP Physics B Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.
Cracking the AP Physics C Exam 2008 Edition.
Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Princeton Review (Feb 12, 2008)
Book Description
Scoring high on the AP Physics C Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Physics C Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each physics topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP Physics C Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.
Kaplan AP Physics B & C
Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (January 1, 2008)
Book Description Kaplan AP Physics B & C 2008 includes:
*2 full-length practice tests (one for each exam) with detailed answer explanations
*Diagnostic tests to target areas for score improvement
*Detailed answer explanations, including sample answers for free-response questions
*Proven, test-specific score-raising strategies
*Key terminology defined in context
*Concise review of all relevant material -- not a rehash of a physics textbook, but an efficient focus on the material that frequently appears on the AP Physics B & C Exams
*Glossary of key terms
*Online component offering extra practice questions and review material
Barrons AP Physics B 2008 with CD-ROM
Paperback: 476 pages
Publisher: Barron''s (January 1, 2008)
Book Description
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. This version of the manual comes with an enclosed CD-ROM that contains two additional model tests with answers and automatic scoring of the multiple-choice questions.
From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
The manual presents a diagnostic test and two full-length model AP Physics B exams
All questions answered and explained
The CD-ROM presents two additional full-length model exams
All questions answered and explained with automatic scoring of multiple-choice questions
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
Barrons AP Physics C, 2008
Paperback: 768 pages
Publisher: Barrons, 2 edition (January 1, 2008)
Book Description
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.
From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
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
