How good is EK Physics?

[Roxas]

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I'm not talking about EK 1001, I mean their content book. I know that everyone says BR and TPR physics is the best, however, right now I'm behind in my schedule, and although I find TPR Physics very well written, it is simply a long book (i.e. the electricity/circuits chapter is about 80 pages). I'm just wondering that since a lot of physics is about knowing the equations/plug-n-chug, would it be more advantageous to abandon reading TPR physics and go through the rest of EK physics to learn the basics, and then solidify the material via EK 1001 and TPRH Science Workbook. Any thoughts?

 

[mr chievous]

I'm not talking about EK 1001, I mean their content book. I know that everyone says BR and TPR physics is the best, however, right now I'm behind in my schedule, and although I find TPR Physics very well written, it is simply a long book (i.e. the electricity/circuits chapter is about 80 pages). I'm just wondering that since a lot of physics is about knowing the equations/plug-n-chug, would it be more advantageous to abandon reading TPR physics and go through the rest of EK physics to learn the basics, and then solidify the material via EK 1001 and TPRH Science Workbook. Any thoughts?

I honestly like TPR better than TBR and EK. Everyone has their own opinion, but I feel like TPR is really good at making the concepts clear, which is key for the MCAT. Unfortunately, MCAT physics is nothing like "plug-n-chug." You'll most likely get 2-3 of those on the real thing. I think conceptually, TPR may benefit you. If you absolutely don't have time for it, EK should be good enough assuming you didn't take physics 5 years ago.

 

[Mehd School]

I'm just wondering that since a lot of physics is about knowing the equations/plug-n-chug...

Physics is the antithesis of what you just wrote in MCAT terms. You need to know the "why" much more often than the "how". Memorizing equations won't get you past a 10 in most cases.

Stick to tpr if you can. EK physics is mediocre, and it sounds like you don't have a deep grasp of physics to begin with.

 

[mr chievous]

Physics is the antithesis of what you just wrote in MCAT terms. You need to know the "why" much more often than the "how". Memorizing equations won't get you past a 10 in most cases.

Stick to tpr if you can. EK physics is mediocre, and it sounds like you don't have a deep grasp of physics to begin with.

Second this.

 

[Roxas]

Physics is the antithesis of what you just wrote in MCAT terms. You need to know the "why" much more often than the "how". Memorizing equations won't get you past a 10 in most cases.

Stick to tpr if you can. EK physics is mediocre, and it sounds like you don't have a deep grasp of physics to begin with.

Fair enough. I guess I phrased my first post poorly. I'm very much aware that the MCAT tests the "why", I was simply wondering about EK's ability to present the minimum amount of information needed while attempting to master the material through a lot of practice, as opposed to the lengthy but well written TPR book.

 

[Mehd School]

Fair enough. I guess I phrased my first post poorly. I'm very much aware that the MCAT tests the "why", I was simply wondering about EK's ability to present the minimum amount of information needed while attempting to master the material through a lot of practice, as opposed to the lengthy but well written TPR book.

Well, in that context, yes. I think it does that. It just depends on your goals

 

[lilqu]

EK PHY is great. I mean, everyone knows that EK books are condensed and for those who already have a good grasp of the material.
The EK approach is to teach you how to critically think, truly understand the material, and make smart associations that will aid you in the exam.
TBR/TPR are very thorough and more for those who aren't comfortable with the material.

If you are short for time do EK PHY and take the practice tests in their book to see how well you really understand it.