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Even though AP Physics C is calculus-based, which makes it more rigorous, it does not cover the breadth of topics that the algebra based courses do. High school students who take only AP Physics C could be missing fluids, wave motion, sound, and thermodynamics--about 1/3 of the content in our PHY 1420 course. Students who have taken both an algebra based sequence and AP Physics C will have adequately covered all the material, but we worry that students with only AP Physics C will have a gap in their knowledge.  \nFor students that score a 4 or a 5 on the AP Physics C (Mechanics) exam, we offer a placement test that covers the missing topics. Students who pass the placement test will receive Baylor credit for PHY 1420 (calculus-based Mechanics) and can proceed to take PHY 1430 (calculus-based E&M) .  \nThe textbook that we currently use for both PHY 1420 and PHY 1430 at Baylor is\"Physics for Scientists and Engineers\" (4th edition) by Douglas Giancoli. We recommend the version of the textbook that contains Chapter 1-44.  \nHow can you prepare for the placement test? If you can obtain a copy of Giancoli, the sections to study on fluids, wave motion, sound, and thermodynamics are the following:  \nChapter 13: Sections 1-10 (Fluids)  \nChapter 15: Sections 1-4 and 6-9 (Wave Motion)  \nChapter 16: Sections 1-4 and 6-7 (Sound)  \nChapter 17: Sections 1-4 and 6-9 (Thermodynamics: Temperature and the Ideal Gas Law)  \nChapter 18: Sections 1-4 (Thermodynamics: Kinetic Theory)  \nChapter 19: Sections 1-10 (Thermodynamics: Heat and the First Law)  \nChapter 20: Sections 1-8 (Thermodynamics: Second Law, Entropy)  \nEssentially any university-level general physics textbook ought to cover this material, if you have easy access to another book. After you receive the results of your AP Physics C exam, the placement test can be taken at any time at Baylor – contact the Physics department.","cbCaiv1W3LnMarrr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv1W3LnMarrr","pdf",69005,"English","# AP Physics C credit pathway for PHY 1420\n## Why AP Physics C alone can leave topic gaps\n## Placement test eligibility and outcomes\n## Recommended preparation using Giancoli\n## Placement test timing and next steps","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for Baylor credit for PHY 1420 based on AP Physics C (Mechanics)?\",\"answer\":\"Students who score a 4 or a 5 on the AP Physics C (Mechanics) exam can take a Baylor placement test to earn credit for PHY 1420.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics may be missing if a student takes only AP Physics C?\",\"answer\":\"Without the algebra-based AP Physics sequence, students may miss fluids, wave motion, sound, and thermodynamics, which correspond to about one-third of PHY 1420 content.\"},{\"question\":\"Which Giancoli textbook sections are recommended for placement test preparation?\",\"answer\":\"Study the Giancoli Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4th edition) sections: Chapter 13 (1-10), Chapter 15 (1-4 and 6-9), Chapter 16 (1-4 and 6-7), Chapter 17 (1-4 and 6-9), Chapter 18 (1-4), Chapter 19 (1-10), and Chapter 20 (1-8).\"},{\"question\":\"When can the placement test be taken and what happens after passing?\",\"answer\":\"The placement test can be taken at any time at Baylor after receiving AP Physics C results by contacting the Physics department. Passing leads to PHY 1420 credit and allows enrollment in PHY 1430 (calculus-based E\\u0026M).\"}]","AP Physics C (Mechanics) Credit Placement Without Other Physics Exams | PDF",1789894404]