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Should I take the AP Physics 1 exam?
It covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics—all topics that tend to be more difficult and advanced than topics in AP Physics 1. That means that even if this test sounds more interesting to you, you should take AP Physics 1 first.
How hard is physics 1 in College?
In general, coursework at the college level is designed to be challenging. Physics is certainly no exception. In fact, physics is considered by most people to be among the most challenging courses you can take. One of the reasons physics is so hard is that it involves a lot of math.
What are exexam questions for AP Physics?
Exam questions assess the course concepts and skills outlined in the course framework. For more information, download the AP Physics 1 Course and Exam Description (CED). Encourage your students to visit the AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based student page for exam information.
Are units 8-10 being tested in AP Physics 1?
Note: Starting with the 2021 exam, Units 8–10 will no longer be tested in AP Physics 1. Units 1–7 will be represented on the AP Physics 1 Exam in approximately similar proportion to their relative weights as shown below and in the course and exam description.
Is AP Physics 2 a second year physics course?
AP Physics 2 was designed to be a second-year physics course. This means it could come after AP Physics 1 or any first-year physics course. Much of its content is similar to the old AP Physics B course. You can read the full descriptions of AP Physics 1 and Physics 2 at the Advanced Placement website.
Do you have to take Algebra 1 to take AP Physics?
All you need to have for AP physics is a strong background in Algebra. They teach you all the basics that they cover in a normal physics class. It’s just that they teach it faster to cover everything for the AP exam. I don’t think so. However, check with the counselor with the prerequisites for AP physics.