Should I take AP Physics 1 or AP Physics C: Mechanics?

It is recommended, however, that AP Physics C be the second Physics course high school students take. Thus, a student who plans to take AP Physics C their junior or senior year might want to take AP Physics 1 and/or 2 in the first two years of high school to help prepare themselves for AP Physics C.

Is AP Physics C: Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism harder?

The difficulty of the two Physics C exams respective to each other is a much more personal problem. Most people tend to say the E&M is harder. I think this stems from not being able to see what is happening with the circuits, nucleons, magnetic fields, etc., unlike mechanics.

Which AP Physics C should I take first?

So if you want to take Physics C, start with AP Physics 1 (or a regular physics course), and then take AP Physics C, which will give you a total of two physics classes during high school. Physics C is intended as at least a second-year course, so don’t jump into it unprepared.

Are there 2 AP tests for physics C?

There are two different exams offered, AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. You can take one or both of these exams.

What are the best resources for AP Physics C exam?

Cracking the AP Physics C Exam takes our second place spot on the list, and is another great resource for AP Physics C students. The full list of features for this book includes: 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations. Diagnostic questions help you assess your current understanding to focus your study time.

How do I read AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2?

You can read the full descriptions of AP Physics 1 and Physics 2 at the College Board’s AP website. Both AP Physics C courses are calculus-based, meaning you should have already taken calculus or concurrently be taking calculus while you take either AP Physics C course.

Do you have to take calculus for AP Physics C Mechanics?

The AP Physics C: Mechanics course uses an extensive amount of calculus, so students should have taken or currently be enrolled in calculus courses. We’ll cover the course, exams, and our picks for the best AP Physics C: Mechanics books, Flashcards, and Review Guides for test year 2022 below, but if you just can’t wait, here’s the short list:

What do you learn in electricity and magnetism?

Electricity and Magnetism covers electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Notice there is some overlap with the Physics 2 curriculum, though again, Physics C will be more difficult since it incorporates calculus.