<p>For AP Physics C, is it recommended that one takes calculus prior to Physics C. Would it be allright for one to take calculus with Physics C simultaneously? Also, I've noticed that students taking Physics C have a higher percentage of 5's then Physics B. Is this because the exam is overall easier or is it because the students taking are that much smarter or hard working. I'm debating on whether to take AP Physics B or C, AP Psychology, or AP Statistics for next year. I'm planning on going to medical school and want to take courses that would help me on that route.</p>
<p>most people do that lol, it's only a few (like myself) who take calc before physics C lol.</p>
<p>There are a lot of people who fail Physics C, don't worry. Obviously, CC has a disproportionate number of high achievers. Personally, I took both calc and physics c at the same time, and had no problems.</p>
<p>I was actually referring to the stats of scores given out on the 2006 exam from wikipedia.org. According to wikipedia, 35% got 5's on the Physics C:Electricity exam.</p>
<p>the calc used in Phys C is the most basic calc (easy derivatives and integrals). it shouldnt be a problem.</p>
<p>uh...watch out for E and M, there is MAAAAAAD infinitesimal calculus...in fact I would call Mechanics just a slight tweaking of Phys B...E and M is where it shows it's "C"ness....</p>
<p>I've seen M, but is anything beyond basic definite integrals and substitution (e.g. integration techniques, differential equations) needed for EM?</p>
<p>You kinda need to know differential equations to do some circuit problems. And some of the Gauss' Law stuff requires integrals that aren't exactly easy.</p>
<p>I go to a school that has a 4 by 4 block sched where we have 4 classes first half...then 4 new classes 2nd half</p>
<p>Our calculas system is also structured so that 1st half is most of AB, while 2nd half is AB + BC</p>
<p>Last year i did calc and physics at the same time, and found no problem at all. The calc you will need will be later on in the physics material, while it is at the beginning of the calc.</p>
<p>If you take them at the same time, and have a brian/motivated (which pretty much all cc kids are). you should do fine and have no problems at all</p>
<p>I have not taken AP Physics B yet, I am taking Physics-Regents level in NY state this year. So I am deciding on AP Physics B or C for next year. B is definitly easier, right?</p>
<p>you can definately do calc bc with phys c. the calculus involved is not very hard, the concepts are what make phys c such a difficult course for most people.</p>