Should I take AP Physics B right now?

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<p>So I was thinking of becoming a Computer Science Major, and I hear that most engineering schools require/recommend Physics. For my senior year, I have not taken AP Physics B. I am currently taking BC Calculus and I will plan to take AP Comp Sci online. However, I'm not sure whether it is necessary to take Physics as a course. If it helps, I'm in the Diploma Programme for the IB and I am doing my Extended Essay on Physics. But that has only helped me to understand a specific part about it. My school does not offer AP Physics C (which would go perfectly with my BC Calc class).</p>

<p>So should I take Physics B since it is algebra-based???</p>

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<p>Take AP Physics C. If you have a solid background in calc, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>That’s a bummer your school doesn’t offer C. I took physics B last year and am taking C now. B was a tough class but it was very worthwhile. Odds are the college you go to if you major in computer science will not accept B credit but it is great background knowledge for future classes.</p>