Comparison

AP Physics C, 2e vs Physics Light Practice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

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AP Physics C, 2e

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Practice! Practice! Practice! Essential practice questions for AP Physics C ― updated to reflect the latest exam. Organized for easy reference and tailored to help you maximize your study time, 500 AP Physics C Questions to Know by Test Day, 2e offers extensive review and rigorous practice. The 5 Steps team brings you the vital resources you need to help you score that 5! -500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials -NEW: A 20-question diagnostic quiz -Questions that parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of your AP exam -Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations -Ideal and effective last-minute practice This free application includes all questions in Chapter 1 - Kinematics (1-50). The remaining 450 questions are available with a subscription. This app has been designed for the iPhone/iPad with interactive features. -Study/Timed Exam/Bookmark modes are available for review. -In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions. -In the Timed Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up. -In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study. -File away correctly answered questions after each practice test. -Opt to include questions from previous quizzes. -Store practice test scores to track your progress. -Save your work to the iCloud to access on multiple devices. About the Authors Hugh Henderson teaches AP Physics at Booker T. Washington School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas and has been an educator for more than 30 years. He is a former member of the AP Test Development Committee and was an AP Physics Reader for more than a dozen years. Jeff Steele is an adjunct instructor in physics at Randolph College. He holds a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Santa Barbara and a master's degree in physics education from the University of Virginia. He has taught physics at Randolph College, University of Lynchburg and the University of Virginia. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/

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Physics Light Practice

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Physics Light Practice is an educational application designed to help students prepare for NEET and JEE examinations through structured practice in ray optics, wave optics, and modern physics topics related to light. The app provides chapter-wise quizzes, mock tests, and daily practice questions aligned with competitive exam syllabi. Students can solve conceptual and numerical problems, attempt mock tests for assessment, and monitor their performance using statistics. The app supports self-study and systematic exam preparation. Topics Included 1. Nature of Light Wave nature, particle nature, dual nature of radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, speed of light, and intensity. 2. Reflection of Light Laws of reflection, plane and spherical mirrors, mirror formula, magnification, and ray diagrams. 3. Refraction of Light Snell’s law, refractive index, apparent depth, critical angle, total internal reflection, and refraction through glass slab. 4. Lenses and Optical Instruments Convex and concave lenses, lens formula, magnification, power of lens, and combination of lenses. 5. Wave Optics Huygens principle, interference, Young’s double slit experiment, diffraction, polarization, and coherent sources. 6. Optical Instruments Simple microscope, compound microscope, astronomical telescope, resolving power, angular magnification, and defects of vision. 7. Photometry and Optical Phenomena Luminous intensity, inverse square law, Brewster’s law, Malus law, dispersion, and scattering of light. 8. Modern Optics (JEE Advanced Focus) Photoelectric effect, Einstein photoelectric equation, de Broglie wavelength, Compton effect, optical fiber, and laser principle. Key Features Chapter-wise practice quizzes Mock tests for full syllabus assessment Daily quiz for regular revision Performance statistics to track accuracy NEET & JEE aligned optics syllabus Simple and distraction-free interface Physics Light Practice is suitable for students preparing for NEET and JEE who want structured practice in optics and modern physics topics related to light.

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AP Physics C, 2e4 screens
Physics Light Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Physics Light Practice at none against AP Physics C, 2e's 4. Physics Light Practice also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AP Physics C, 2e sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Physics Light Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AP Physics C, 2e versus Physics Light Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP Physics C, 2ePhysics Light Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExpanded AppsManish Kumar

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AP Physics C, 2e

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month$17.991 Month
  • 1 Year$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • AP Physics C, 2e - Test Prep$15.99
None

Physics Light Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AP Physics C, 2e free?
AP Physics C, 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physics Light Practice free?
Physics Light Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AP Physics C, 2e or Physics Light Practice have ads?
Neither AP Physics C, 2e nor Physics Light Practice shows ads.

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