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Re: AP Physics students: Calculator equations
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Originally Posted by lorem3k
Just a heads up, you'll have to clear your calculator's memory before any serious test, including the AP Exam, so it's probably a good idea to start actually learning some of the equations.
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That is not correct. You are not required to erase your memory before or after the test. You can only use the calc during the FRQ portion of the test. Frankly, I don't have my students memorize any equations for the physics B test. All equations you need are provided on the equation sheet. It is more important to problem solve than memorize to do well on the AP test. From my experience with test readers, correct answers without support are not given credit any way.
Long story short: learn the laws of physics and how to apply them. Physics is not equation manipulation. It is not applied math.
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Last edited by wilsonmw04 : 21-01-2013 at 19:35.
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