How do the new 1 & 2 differ from the existing tests?
Physics 1 is Algebra-Based. The C tests require some degree of calc to succeed.
Physics 1&2 cover more topics and does not use calculus.
AP Physics 1: Algebra-based. Covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-based. Covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.
AP Physics C: Mechanics: Calculus-based: Covers kinematics (including vectors, vector algebra, components of vectors, coordinate systems, displacement, velocity, and acceleration), Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, systems of particles, linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillations and gravitation.
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism: Calculus-based: Covers electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetism.
TY ski! So a student could: pick which algebra one, THEN pick one of the C tests?
@erictelevision It’s highly recommended to start off with AP Physics 1. Most people who take AP Physics C (no matter the discipline) end up taking BOTH AP tests.
Yup, that’s one option.