Synopses & Reviews
REA's Crash Course for the AP® Physics B Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less Time Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.
Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® Physics B exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?
If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® Physics B is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP® Physics B course description outline and actual AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our easy-to-read format gives you a crash course in: mechanics, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, and modern physics.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced AP® Physics B teacher shares detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and free-response questions youll encounter on test day. By following our expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score!
Take REA's FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® Physics B student must have.
When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® Physics B!
Synopsis
CRASH COURSE FOR THE AP* PHYSICS B EXAM - GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME Late getting started? Facing too many AP* tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!
Study Only What You Need to KnowREAs Crash Course for the AP* Physics B exam is based on an in-depth analysis of the Advanced Placement* Physics B exam and actual AP* Physics B test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time. Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement* teacher with many years of classroom experience, this Physics B Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and free-response questions. By following the AP* authors advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP* Physics B test. Essential Physics B Equations
Knowing how to use the most common Physics B equations can make a real difference in your score. That's why we include more than 70 equations you should know before taking the AP* Physics B exam. Free Practice Exam
Our full-length online Physics B practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. It even provides helpful diagnostics to pinpoint where youre strongest and where you need to focus.
About the Author
Rebecca Howell has eleven years of experience as an AP® Physics B and AP® Physics C teacher. She has taught all levels of high school physics, astronomy, and meteorology. She is currently teaching AP® Physics B & C at Alpharetta High School, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Ms. Howell received her B.S.Ed. in Secondary Science Education—specializing in Physics—from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia and earned her M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
In addition to her work in the classroom, she has served as an AP® Physics B question author, reviewer, Reader and Table Leader for ETS. Ms. Howell was an invited presenter at the Annual Georgia Department of Education AP® Workshop. She is also a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
Table of Contents
About This Book
About Our Author
Author Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP Physics B Exam
MECHANICS
Chapter 2 Motion
Chapter 3 Newtons Laws of Motion and Force
Chapter 4 Work and Energy
Chapter 5 Momentum
Chapter 6 Circular Motion
FLUID MECHANICS, KINETIC THEORY, AND THERMODYNAMICS
Chapter 7 Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 8 Thermal Physics
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Chapter 9 Static Electricity
Chapter 10 Current Electricity
Chapter 11 Magnetism
WAVES AND OPTICS
Chapter 12 Oscillations and Waves
Chapter 13 Light and Optics
MODERN PHYSICS
Chapter 14 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
THE EXAM
Chapter 15 Major Concepts
Chapter 16 Mastering Multiple-Choice Questions
Chapter 17 Strategies for Answering the Free-Response Questions
Chapter 18 Essential Equations ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM ...........www.rea.com/crashcourse