<p>How hard is AP physics without taking Calculus AB/BC, but having decent knowledge of calculus(out of school program, "Kumon" for those who know of it), and an excellent konwdlge of Pre-Calculus?</p>
<p>The calculus involved in Physics C (I’m assuming, since you bring up calculus) is pretty basic, according to my physics teacher. He says the most difficult integration that’s done is around the level of 1/x. Granted, I have yet to take the class (next year), so I can’t give you my own experiences.</p>
<p>not too hard just learn the calc on your own</p>
<p>If you have a basic knowledge of calculus, you’ll be fine. It’s pretty much just simple integration and differentiation (mainly x^n, sine and cosine, 1/x; no arctan, arcsin, arcsec) and solving simple differential equations.</p>
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<p>I would agree</p>
<p>Okay thanks guys! I’m a freshman atm, and will be taking AP physics junior year, after physics sophomore year and will probably complete calculus up to the point before multivariable by the end of sophomore year through Kumon. Thanks for the help!!</p>
<p>For some reason, our school doesn’t say whether it is AP Physics B or C, but this is what the Program of Studies book says:</p>
<p>Advanced placement physics includes topics in both classical and modern
physics. Knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required for the course.
The basic ideas of calculus may be introduced in connection with physical
concepts, such as acceleration and work. Understanding of the basic principles
involved and the ability to apply these principles to the solution of problems are
the major goals of the course.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I R, Algebra II R, Physics R,
(Precalculus is strongly recommended).</p>
<p>What do you guys think it is?</p>
<p>P.S. “R” at the end of a course is the equivalent of an honors course at another school. The only “honors” class we have is English, which is pretty weird, I know, but its an even harder version of the “R” track English class.</p>
<p>^ You are more than likely taking Physics B. There is no modern physics in AP Physics C. What they mean by the basic ideas of calculus are things like velocity is the rate of change (time derivative) of position. It’s mainly simple concepts like that but you won’t actually be doing any calculations involving calculus.</p>
<p>^ oh, ok, thanks! 
Ill be looking forward to AP Physics then</p>
<p>I’ve been taking Physics B and calculus for the past school year and I’ve found that physics doesn’t actually require too much high level math. It simply requires a sense of reasoning and an understanding of cause-effect relationships and how they relate to certain mathematical equations.</p>
<p>^Alrite, thanks! I’ll take that into account as well :)</p>