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I Am Taking Ap Physics C This Fall But I

Can I take AP Physics C if I have not taken AP Physics 1?

You definitely can. I am living proof.I took AP Physics C this past year without having taken any physics or calculus before, and was concurrently enrolled in AP Calculus BC at the time I took I class. I ended up getting the highest grade in Mechanics (99) and tied for the third highest (97) in E&M. Afaik, the topper for E&M hadn't taken physics before, either.It's actually really funny - the people in my class who had already taken Honors Physics or AP Physics 1 didn’t do that well, but that was mainly due to their work ethics and not their physics knowledge. The thing about AP Physics C, as with any AP class, is that you get out what you put in.As long you make sure to soak in and intuitively understand everything thrown at you, you will do well.

Should I take AP Physics C?

I have a sort of dilemma, I want to take AP Physics C but my school doesn't offer it. My counselor said that I could drive to a different school so I could take it first period in a different school, then drive back and be ready for 3rd period because it would take almost the entire 2nd period to get back. Should I take AP Physics C even though I would miss a period?

Should I take AP physics 1 and 2 before I take AP physics C?

When i was considering going into physics C, or physics 1/2 first, i decided on going physics 1, then physics C.there usually is a lot of factors in your decision. The most important ones to ask are whether you are really good at math (calculus is a must for physics C), if you are and are talking calculus the same year as physics C, I might consider going into physics C. I chose physics 1 first because I was taking calc BC the same year, so I didn't want to stress myself a whole lot considering i was a sophomore, and because everybody who took the physics C course at my high school claimed the teacher was horrible. Like, to the point where she herself didnt understand some of the stuff. I would then go into C, familiar already with the math and just kind of teach myself, with the background of physics 1 and the textbook/review books.But if I were you, and I feel very confident in my math abilities and had an excellent teacher, I wouldn't worry too much and go into physics C. Also, I would look a bit at what's in physics, and if you aren't bored out of your mind like most people, thats also a good thumbs up. An enthusiasm to learn physics is the most important.

Should I take AP physics 2, if I took AP physics C?

Probably not.More accurately, they actually cover different topics.AP physics 2 covers, to the best of my memory from taking it a few years ago, the following.Introductory thermodynamics for heat engines.Very simplest of fluid mechanics - Bernoulli’s principle is the hardest it gets.Easiest of electromagnetism, to the point it barely helps when taking a real college electromagnetism class.Slight bit of special relativity by using the gamma factor for time dilation/length contraction.A bit on light diffraction/refraction and then photoelectric effectNone of this is to an especially deep level, especially because this course doesn't use calculus at all(which is especially unforgivable to me for electromagnetism). And if you actually need these topics as a STEM major, you can be sure that you'll learn it to a deeper level.It's sort of a nice introductory hodgepodge of topics if you just want to know a lot of topics at a shallow level, but it won't really help you much as a STEM major. It's not given any credit at universities for STEM majors.In contrast, AP physics C is far more focused on depth, to the point where you can get credit. It doesn't give the same variety of concepts, though.So if you want a STEM major, go for AP physics C. Otherwise, maybe it's okay to do AP physics 2.And yes, I am a STEM major who didn't take AP physics C and I'm still saying this.

How much Calculus should I know for AP Physics C?

You'll need to know basic differentiation and integration techniques; take a look at the ntegral formulation of Maxwell's equation. You should be able to understand calculus up to the point where you can understand and apply those equations. Off the top of my head you'll need to know line integrals, surface integrals, some volume integrals maybe, and most techniques like u substitution and trigonometric substitution, but not to any great deal. It's really a pretty conceptual course. I took Calc AB/BC concurrently and most of it made sense. I would recommend you take Calc II at least concurrently.

Should I take the AP Physics B and C Exam in the same year?

I'm a junior taking AP Physics B and currently enrolled in Calculus AB, and was considering taking the AP Physics B and C Mechanics tests because i realized C didn't seem too bad. My question was whether I should also take the B exam with C Mechanics, C Electricity and Magnetism, or both? I am willing to study independently, but I don't want to risk getting a lower score in one because i was studying too much for the other. I am an A student and extremely motivated but do not know if taking 2 or 3 physics exams in May is a wise choice. I am planning to be an Engineer, and say if I take the B class and exam this year and only the C exams next year, will that somehow affect a college's Engineering requirement of taking the whole Physics C course?

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What math course should I take if I am going to take AP Physics C?

This depends on what type of AP Physics course you plan to take. There are four full-year physics courses offered through AP: Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Physics 2: Algebra-Based, Physics C: Mechanics (Calculus-Based), and Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (Calculus-Based).Prerequisites math courses should include Algebra I and Geometry and I would recommend taking Algebra II or Algebra II and Trigonometry if offered as a combined course before taking physics. You can also take Pre-Calculus co-currently with Physics 1 or 2.For Physics C, I would recommend taking AP Calculus co-currently. These courses are Calculus-Based! You don’t necessarily need to take AP Physics 1 before AP Physics C: Mechanics or AP Physics 2 before AP Physics C: E&M, especially if you strong in math and science. Some schools don’t offer all four AP options. Some schools do offer a Physics I Honors or Pre-AP course meant as a prerequisite for any of the AP options. Again, if you have a weaker math/science background and if your schedule permits, you might want to consider taking the Pre-AP course first. If offered in the summer prior to taking AP, even better. You don’t necessarily need to take a Pre-AP course to be successful in any of the four AP physics courses. Some high schools require it though. Most do for biology and chemistry.As far as I know, each AP option is meant to be a full-year option, so unless the high school offers a double block period, each course should be taught separately.

AP Physics C: Mechanics?

Hey guys, I am taking the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam and I wanted to know what is a good prep book that I can use. I am in a Physics B class but I have opted to take the Mechanics Exam. In my school, we don't do physics with calculus, however, I do know basic derivatives and integrals as I am in AP Calculus AB. From what my teacher says, the mechanics exam doesn't really have much integration/derivatives on it so I would be fine in taking it as I do know basic calc. I just wanted to know what a really good prep book I can use with limited calculus, yet providing me sufficient knowledge in Physics C Mechanics. Thanks!

I got a 3 in AP Physics C Mechanics, a 4 in AP Physics C E/M, and a 3 in AP Calculus. Which should I consider, electrical or mechanical engineering?

Whichever one of the two subjects you find more interesting, or something else altogether.Those are fine scores, but far from a concrete determination of the academic and career path you should take.

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