The MCAT Physics Book,   ISBN:9781889057330

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I bought quite a few books to study for the MCAT - the entire Exam Krackers study package and question books, and the Gold Standard MCAT book. The only one that I can say absolutely made a huge difference for me was the MCAT Physics Book.

I did awful (like, embarrassingly awful!) in both semesters of physics in college and essentially had to start from scratch when preparing for the MCAT. I wish I would have had this book when I was taking physics! It was like 'Hallelujah!", I finally understand.

Each chapter effectively and concisely explains the concepts, gives good examples, and is never tedious to read. The practice problems are not MCAT-style format but they are great for learning the material.

To anyone taking the MCAT who needs extra help in the physics department, I would say do not rely on EK Physics! This book is exponentially better.

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I recommend this to every student who finds the physics aspect of the MCAT the most challenging. For my first rough go around as a junior on an AAMC pre-test, I scored a 13 on the Biological sciences (my organic chemistry is pristine), and a 10 on the Physical sciences, the massive chasm being a result of solubility/phase chemistry and archaic physics topics (my modern physics is also pristine). This book, which I received three days ago, has illuminated several issues. If you have problems with:: Centripetal force, banking, cars; gravitational force; and reading graphs & knowing when to utilize the area under the curve, this will compliment everything taught in the Examkrackers or Kaplan versions. I actually recommend this PLUS Examkrackers Physics, as they seem to compliment one another where I had areas of weaknesses.

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this is brand new just as described as in the product details. the shipment also came in quickly

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I'm really glad I got this book. I was able to review my physics material quickly and efficiently. The author encourages you to understand rather than memorize concepts and provides questions with increasing difficulty to help you practice using concepts in direct and abstract settings. There are also detailed solutions to each question. It only took me three days to understand all the basic concepts from first-semester physics (the first 1/2 of the book).

It has been several years since my last physics class, someone who needs less review and more practice may need a more advanced book.

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I was lucky enough to pick up a copy of this review text in the bargain bin at my university bookstore. While it may not be as visually pleasing as Examkrackers, it is more thorough in both explanations and practice problems. The chapters are divided into small, manageable segments which can accommodate a variety of study schedules. This book could likely stand on its own for most students, without a need for a full-sized textbook for reference. There are hundreds of stand alone practice problems and plenty of passage-based problems as well.