<p>Does one really need to take honors physics in order to do well (I mean with at least an A average) in AP Physics C Mechanics?
I heard its supposed to be the easiest of the three AP physics courses?
Will it really make a difference if one dosen't take honors physics before enrolling in this particular AP Physics class?</p>
<p>Judging by this year’s FRQs, I am inclined to disagree with your assessment of the exam as comparatively easy.</p>
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<p>Well, I assume that you plan on taking the class. In any class, no matter how advanced, always covers the basics as a review (which sometimes can get a bit unnerving), so if you feel that you don’t understand the basics, you definitely will go over them</p>
<p>If you don’t have the physics down that well, you should be able to do fine so long as you’re really good at the calculus you have to do. Don’t think it’s going to be EASY, but I think it should be doable.</p>
<p>Of course, if you also don’t know the calculus well, don’t take the class. It just won’t work.</p>
<p>the calculus is very simple, just basic derivatives and integrals, i’m not in calculus but i know enough just from youtube videos.
i suppose with a year of preparation on only Mech you may be able to pass
unless you are a senior you should take physics b first</p>
<p>That test was KILLER. </p>
<p>Anyways, if you took calculus the year prior to AP physics, AP physics C Mech. should be a breeze. The content needed to do decent on the AP Test is broad but simple. Just know like conservation of energy and momentum. Know linear to rotational analogies. Know the sample problems inside and out. You’re set.</p>
<p>If you’re taking calculus concurrently, prepare for some difficulties.</p>
<p>Thanks!
I took Calc AB the year before and destroyed the class and test!</p>