<p>Hey There, </p>
<p>I just have a few questions that hopefully someone will be able to answer. </p>
<p>I'm thinking about my schedule for next year (I am an incoming freshman majoring in EECS) and I was wondering whether or not it would be ok to take Physics 7B in the fall concurrent with Math 1B. I received a 5 on the AB exam, so I plan on skipping Math 1A and hope to receive a 5 on the Physics C: Mechanics and E&M exam, so I plan on skipping Physics 7A.</p>
<p>Do you think Math 1B will be enough for Physics 7B?</p>
<p>Or do you guys recommend taking Math 1B in the fall and then taking Physics 7B in the spring with Math 53. </p>
<p>I am woefully ignorant and appreciate any advise or criticism.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The multivariable calculus in Math 53 will be used in the electricity and magnetism portion of Physics 7B.</p>
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<p>I understand that we will see it in the class, and should be able to pick up the math that is behind the equations, but will we need to actually do multivariable? Because in AP Physics, we only really see multi-variable when our teacher shows us how the equations are derived, we are never asked to do our own proofs or use it in practical problems. </p>
<p>I appreciate the help.</p>
<p>Yes, you will actually need to use multivariable calculus to solve the problems. Almost every single question in the back 2/3 of the class, E&M, involves being able to parametrize multiple variables and integrating them.</p>
<p>great! That answers my question. Thanks for the help.</p>