<p>I'm still trying to decide between the two classes. Is it possible to take physics B without any prior knowledge of physics and concurrently taking pre-calc? With chem, how are the frq's in difficulty?</p>
<p>I asked the same question about Physics B on another topic and was informed that Physics B is algebra-based and therefore can be taken concurrently with pre-calc. (I had asked because I plan on self-studying the Physics next year, while I’ll also be taking pre-calc, but I’ve taken introductory physics). As for chem, all I know is that it’s often considered one of the hardest APs.</p>
<p>I wish I could be more helpful, but I’d say that Physics B probably wouldn’t be so hard.</p>
<p>Technically, if you’re good at math, then just take Physics B. It’s supposed to come before Chem anyway(although people rnadomly take sciences in different orders)</p>
<p>I talked with an AP physics teacher today. She claimed that the class didn’t expect the students to have any prior physics knowledge.
Now, I guess my only problem is if the class is manageable when it is taken online. Has anyone else done this?</p>
<p>Sorry to bring this back, but I was offered to take AP physics C in a class setting. The calculus would be taught at the beginning of the year so that kids not currently taking calc could take the class. Is this a good idea?</p>
<p>AP Physics B is a good advanced first-level course because it introduces students to a wide variety of topics at a pretty high level. Taking it this year as a first-level physics class, I thought the class was completely worth taking and I look forward to Physics C next year. However, AP Physics C only covers Newtonian Mechanics and Electricity/Magnetism, so you have much less scope. I personally would recommend Physics B.</p>