Hi! I’m currently a sophomore, planning to take AP Calculus AB along with AP Physics C: Mechanics next year. I’m wondering if I’ll need to do any preparation in either physics or calculus to be successful for Physics C.
No, assuming you’ve met the prereqs for those classes. Whether your teacher(s) give summer assignments, though, is a different question.
Is that combination allowed by your school in terms of prerequisites?
You should take Physics 1&2 before Physics C. Also, some precalculus can help; it may be part of your trigonometry class. Have you checked your school’s Curriculum Guide to verify you have the necessary prerequisites?
Yes. To quote, " Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Calculus
is recommended."