Take AP Physics II without AP Physics I?

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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I am a sophomore that is wondering whether or not it would be wise to take AP Physics II without having done I. I feel like physics I will be way to easy, physics is my favorite subject, and while I haven't taken a formal physics course, I spend my nights indepently studying a few college level physics textbooks. Will I be lost if I do AP Physics II first?</p>

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<p>???</p>

<p>Are you seriously asking us right now if you should take II without taking I although you’re already studying college level physics? Why not go to AP Physics C then?</p>

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<p>AP Physics C should not be taken if you have not taken calculus or are not taking it at the same time. </p>

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<p>@menloparkmom‌ </p>

<p>If he’s doing physics from a college textbook, he probably knows Calculus </p>

<p>and what is AP Physics BC? :stuck_out_tongue: </p>

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<p>I’m doing it from college textbooks that only use trig and algebra, I don’t know much calculus. and I’m not doing it any sort of formal way. Do you think AP II assumes a lot of prior physics knowledge? Or could I move fluidly into it?</p>

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<p>AP DOES assume a lot of previous Physics knowledge, so I would NOT recommend you try an AP class in that subject, especially if you dont plan on taking calc at the same time.
You would be asking for low grades and trouble. </p>

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<p>Not planning on Physics C next year. Ap physics II is basically AP physics B at a way slower pace. </p>