<p>What is the difference? I heard physics C is more difficult, but do you have to have taken calculus? Is it possible to do Physics C and AP Calc at the same time and still do well? Does anyone take physics B and C at the same time?</p>
<p>Someone I know self study phys C, but he had to teach himself the relevant calc for the course the summer prior to its beginning. I would look up the topics needed for phys C and learn them from a calc book.</p>
<p>You can take Calc BC concurrently. However, you should know Calc A topics beforehand.</p>
<p>If you’re more of a math person (and know how to take a derivative and an integral), take C - it’ll actually be easier/make more sense. </p>
<p>If not, take B.</p>
<p>I’m taking Physics C and Calc BC next year. Since I have very little prior Calculus knowledge, I’m going to learn about derivatives and integrals over the summer before classes start.</p>
<p>My teacher says he thinks B is actually harder. idk, our school only offers B anyway lol.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure you are more likely to get college credit/placement for C, so I would recommend that. You can take calc concurrently.</p>
<p>There are two tests for Physics C so you can get double the credit, one for Mechanics and one for Electricity and Magnetism. You can take either or both. Physics C Mechanics is like Physics B but with Calculus concepts. I took Physics C and Calc AB at the same time and did very well (:</p>