<p>So right now, I have just completed Algebra 2 H with an A in both semester. I will be taking pre calc and calc next year and have never learned any physics before.I want to self-study physics over the summer. Would it be possible for me to learn AP physics C without taking AP physics B or calc? I heard that calc in mechanics is pretty easy but for e/m, it's a lot harder. How much calc do I even need anyways for physics C?</p>
<p>Lol @ title…
[Calculus</a> for AP Physics](<a href=“http://www.batesville.k12.in.us/physics/APPhyNet/calculus/derivatives.htm]Calculus”>Derivatives for AP Physics)
I’ve also heard that you need some Multi-Variable.</p>
<p>I think you need to rephrase the title from AP Calculus C to AP Physics C</p>
<p>Anyways, I’ve taken both Calc AB and Physics B this year.</p>
<p>I can tell you for sure that Physics B is a very rigorous course because of how much you have to remember. For people at my school who take Physics C, they’ve all already taken Calc, and from what I hear it’s, then, not that bad. But it appears that math/sciences aren’t your strong subject, and Physics C definitely includes the use of a lot/only Calc like integration and differentiation.</p>
<p>Anyways, considering you’re only now beginning Calc and have no prior Physics B experience, I’d recommend you skip on the C and start the C only after you finish Calc this year and, if possible, that you do B along side Calc this year as well.</p>
<p>Why don’t you start with Physics B though? I didn’t see you mention a reason why.</p>
<p>If you’re taking calculus concurrently with Physics C, you should be fine. You’ll need to be able to take basic derivatives/integrals as well as derivatives/integrals for e and ln. The hardest calculus there is on the test (IMO) is the integration of the differential equations for air resistance/charge of a capacitor.</p>
<p>Yes, you definitely need to know calc to understand some of the content, but in my experience it barely shows up on the test (e.g. one or two questions about integrating velocity for position). As long as you conceptually know what a derivative and integral are, your chances of scoring well shouldn’t be hurt.</p>
<p>You might have an advantage since you’ll be learning calc late, and all the important techniques will be fresh in your mind when you take the AP.</p>
<p>oh, yea, sorry about the title</p>
<p>and i’m a freshman btw</p>