<p>So, I'm enrolling for next year, and I want to take AP Physics- The AP Bio teacher is AWFUL here. However, I'm left with the decision to take either Physics B or C. I'm in calculus BC right now, so the math involved doesn't matter. I want to be a doctor, but I also would like to be an engineer (I'm indecisive). I talked to the physics teacher, and said that either would be a good choice :|... Also, the teacher said that she only teaches Physics C: Mechanics all year, since there is no buy-one-get-one-free deal on the Physics C Tests. I want to take physics, but which one?</p>
<p>Physics B covers more subjects (i.e. fluid mechanics, atomic theory, etc.) than Physics C, and it is more targeted for students who want to learn life-science or go for pre-med. However, with Physics C, you'd have a chance of BOTH becoming a doctor or an engineer.</p>
<p>Therefore, I'd say go for Physics C if you have the math skills to do that. But does your school offer Electricity part as well? If not, you might want to consider about Physics B (after all, you'd still learn some basic physics principles in Physics B, so if this is going to be your first year taking physics, it wouldn't be that bad).</p>
<p>Physics C but good luck with the electricity part , i love the mechanics part and hate the electricity with passion!!! I am so done with school.</p>
<p>Without both M and E&M you're wasting your time. Although it should be easier. A monkey could pass the AP test after a full year of M. Physics C is much harder than B, at least when it comes to E&M. But the M is comparable. There is just some calculus and a few new topics introduced. Other than that Mechanics is almost the same.</p>
<p>Go for Phys B, you'll learn more actual physics (Physics C Mechanics doesn't cover too much more than the mechanics section of Physics B, the only thing that's different is Physics C has rotational motion and calculus). Of course it's harder to get credit with B, though.</p>
<p>Look, if becoming an engineer is still a possible option for you, then you should definitely take Physics C. A lot calculus-based physics is a basic requirement for engineers. If you take B and do well on the exam, then you'll probably opt out of the physics requirement for med school at most colleges. Of course, med schools will want you to retake the class or some variant of it in college, but you'll be very well prepared and ace the class. The same goes for C. If I were you, I would get the best of both worlds and take C. </p>
<p>If you're worried about the "only mechanics" thing, then self-study for the E&M exam. If you're committed, it shouldn't be that hard.</p>
<p>Okay, I enrolled this morning, in Physics C. I decided that it would leave me with more choices later. I talked to the Physics teacher, and when our 3-year high school (10-12) becomes a regular 4-year high school, they will offer an alternative 4-year physics track-</p>
<p>9: Pre-AP Physics/Biology (Biology's required)
10: Physics B
11: Physics C- Mechanics
12: Physics C- Electricity and Magnetism</p>
<p>How crazy would it be to have Physics all four years?</p>