<p>@PoisonIvy20 Right now we’re just starting free fall. So not too far behind you! (which is pretty encouraging).</p>
<p>Sadly, there’s no syllabus for my class (it’s very unorganized). I know we’re doing the same order of topics as you, which is good. The reason I’m worried about us being too far behind is from looking at one of the review books. There are so many chapters to cover, and if we go at our current pace we won’t make it through it all.</p>
<p>we’re already on energy</p>
<p>We are finishing up forces and taking a test next monday</p>
<p>Thank you all for sharing.</p>
<p>I have an unrelated question, most colleges haven’t updated their policies for physics, so do you think the majority of colleges will take credit for physics 1 only? (I won’t be able to take physics 2 :|)</p>
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You mean Physics 1 without Physics 2? The ones I have seen, yes, although obviously with less credit.</p>
<p>you’ll get credit for one semester of algbra-based physics: mechanics</p>
<p>OK, thanks everyone! I guess I’ll have to self-study a bit.</p>
<p>Oh God. So I’m currently in my AP Physics 1 class. The fact that I am on here should give you an idea of the difficulty of the course. ;)</p>
<p>Hi everyone! My AP physics1 class is currently finishing up on forces and will be taking the test on tuesday. I havent had time to study yet and there are still some things i have trouble with, my teacher has kept us busy with labs.</p>
<p>our first test went horribly, I think the class average was a D. I got a 56%. Yikes. It was my first time failing a test; but i can only blame myself. My teacher lets us get half the points back that we missed w test corrections, so thats nice. I have a high C now with the added grade of the labs. I am anxious about this next test, and i really want to do well. This class is definitely the most challenging for me. I really hope i can finish the semester with a B, though an A would be great, but at this rate i think a B is more reasonable.</p>
<p>Do any of you guys know if I will need to know material outside of this class for the SATII for physics? I’m taking C next year but would rather get the IIs out of the way by the end of this school year</p>
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Yes. AP Physics 1 does not cover E&M, optics, and modern physics, topics which are included on the SAT Subject Test.</p>
<p>Currently in the unit of Applying the Law of Conservation of Mass/Energy, just finished Forces. </p>
<p>@skieurope My class is called “Honors Physics” instead of AP Physics 1 or 2 or B, but I think it’s basically AP Physics B. Are the things that we are going to learn in this class enough for the subject test? </p>
<p>Semester 1: </p>
<p>Analyze straight-line motion.
Apply the concept of vectors to the solution of physics problems.
Analyze motion along curved paths.
Apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
Apply the Law of Conservation of Mass/Energy.
Apply the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
Develop the Law of Universal Gravitation and explore its effects.</p>
<p>Semester 2: </p>
<p>Describe phenomena related to electrostatic charge.
Apply Coulomb’s Law.
Apply principles of electrostatic potential and potential difference (voltage).
Solve problems involving electrical circuits.
Solve problems involving the fundamentals of magnetism.
Solve problems related to the concepts of thermodynamics.
Analyze the behavior of waves.
Describe the dual nature of light and matter.
Describe models of the atom and investigate nuclear effects.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>@Kawaiiii As far as I know, honors physics covers the same topics as AP Physics B did; however, it does not go into as much depth. That’s not to say that you couldn’t do some outside studying and take the AP exam(s), though.</p>
<p>@kawaiiii I think you’re covered, although you might want to buy/borrow a prep book as well</p>
<p>@Freak3yman84 @skieurope </p>
<p>OK, thanks guys. </p>
<p>@skieurope man, oh well</p>
<p>Do you know of any good prep books for the SATii physics?
Thanks</p>
<p>I’m taking Physics 2 right now because I took honors physics last year and signed up for Physics B…which as we all know got split up into Physics 1 and 2. Since I already had a background in physics, they recommended me for Physics 2.</p>
<p>I’m debating whether I should self study the Physics 1 test. A lot of the students who took AP Chem,/Bio or anatomy last year are in Physics 1 now. As far as I’m concerned, Physics 1 is equivalent to the first semester of a college physics course, while Physics 2 is equivalent to the second semester. of the same physics course. So doesn’t that mean that me and a Physics 1 student would be getting the same amount of college credit, even though I know more physics material than them? That’s not exactly fair, so I’m thinking that if I too the Physics 2 exam as planned, but also self studied and took the Physics 1 exam. I might get the college credit which in my opinion, I deserve. </p>
<p>My physics class last year taught me most of the stuff which Physics 1 appears to cover, including but not limited to: </p>
<p>1st sem:
Vector Studies and Applications
!D Motion
2D Motion and Projectile Motion
Newton’s Laws and Forces
Work and Energy</p>
<p>2nd sem:
Momentum Studies and Applications
Coulomb’s Law and Electric Force
Electric Potential and Electric Fields
Electric Circuit Studies and Applications
Wave Studies and Applications
Sound Studies and Applications
Optics</p>
<p>I also took the SAT II Physics test this October with basically zero preparation other than a late night Barron cram right before the test and got a 670 (which actually is pretty bad)</p>
<p>I’m probably only taking one other AP test this year (Calculus BC). I’m probably going to drop AP Lit after this semester. I’m thinking about self studying AP Psychology and AP Microeconomics because I’m in non AP versions of both classes right now, but I’m honestly not sure if I should even bother since I’m majoring in engineering. And I was going to try out AP Studio Art just for the hell of it because I’m pretty good at drawing, but I don’t really like the concept of a TEST in art if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 cover different topics entirely</p>
<p>AP Physics 1: Covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.</p>
<p>AP Physics 2: Covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.</p>
<p>As a prospective engineering major, you would have been better served with AP Physics C.</p>
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There is no test in AP Studio Art; it’s a portfolio evaluation. How successfully you can put together an acceptable portfolio in a few months time is another topic entirely.</p>
<p>@skieurope
AP Physics C isn’t a class which is offered at my school. And it’s not like I would have been able to handle it even if it were offered, because I’m taking calc right now as a senior and you pretty much already need to know Calc before taking the class in order to succeed. My school district doesn’t allow you to take Algebra 1 before 8th grade so everyone who takes calc in our district is a senior.</p>
<p>I’m completely aware that Physics 1 and 2 cover different material. I was just asking if the material I learned last year in non-AP Physics would be sufficient for the Physics 1 test.</p>
<p>Also, thanks for the info on AP Studio Art. I knew absolutely NOTHING about it other than the fact that it tested drawing. I did some research on it today and apparently it’s a three part portfolio instead of a test. Gives me something to think about.</p>
<p>Also, how hard is it to learn rotational (circular) motion and angular momentum? IIRC both were on the SAT Physics test but I just left those questions blank. Coming into the test I knew most of the stuff, including thermodynamics and fluid dynamics since we had covered those in Physics 2. The nuclear and modern physics questions were pretty much just general knowledge.</p>
<p>If I take an AP Physics 2 course online free at edX just to know the SAT II topics and possibly take the AP exam, will I be really for the SAT II if I get an SAT II review book also?</p>