<p>I am currently in geometry and biology right now as freshman. However, next year I feel like stepping it up and do Algebra 2 over the summer so I can be in Precalculus in the fall. I already have my mind decided on this. In addition to AP physics I have to take regular Chemistry as a requirement. I have had a high interest in physics my entire, but have never taken a course on it. So the question is, will I be ready for it? I have yet to talk about this with my councilor in detail but they did mention I would be the first student in the school to do this.</p>
<p>You should consider taking AP Chemistry. Physics has a lot to do with math.</p>
<p>I know that, but I am a lot more interested (and motivated) in physics. I like the math involved as well. Also Chemistry is required before AP Chem even though physics isn’t required for the AP version.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. I studied AP Physics B on my own as a sophomore while taking Algebra 2/Trig, and I thought it wasn’t terribly difficult but still challenging. (I got a 5.) If you have the motivation, the time, and a decent teacher, you’re good to go.</p>
<p>If you want, go for it.</p>
<p>Physics B with Algebra 2 isn’t anything out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>If you’re going to be doing Physics B and Pre-Calc wouldn’t it be easier to wait until the following year and do Physics C (if your school offers it)?</p>
<p>umm, have you taken physics one? at my school, it’s generally required except for the few who skipped it, and regarding those, I’ve talked to the teacher and he can’t stand it when people take ap physics when they’re not ready.
also, in my experience, trig is necessary for physics.</p>
<p>I’m a junior in physics one honors, taking calculus, but there’s a sophomore in my class who’s taking trig and I assume she’s doing okay.
At my school, you have to be enrolled in trig, or have already completed trig in order to take an honors/ap physics course, soooo</p>
<p>AP Physics B is basic math. No complex math involved at all except some trig (but really soh-cah-toa and nothing much more). You don’t even need Pre-calculus for AP Physics B.</p>
<p>AP Physics C you do need calculus. Not necessarily AP Calculus but a solid knowledge of derivatives and integrals.</p>
<p>Thanks guys and at my school the honors Algebra 2 class is combined with trig, so I would be doing that as well on my own.</p>