<p>Is knowing AP Physics C Mechanics good enough to get into semis? How well do you have to know it?</p>
<p>If you are talented, a regular, introductory physics class may be enough to be able to advance to the semifinals. You need to know all the equations as well as understand the logic of it all to be able to answer the questions but no calculus is required. Finally, if you want to be a finalist (i.e top 20) you will need to do a significant amount of extra studying.</p>
<p>I’m interested in USAPho too. I haven’t taken a Physics class yet (I will this coming Sophomore year take Pre-AP (Honors) Physics), but I am studying a bit through Khan Academy. Are there any textbooks that be helpful? Also, would any stuff from SAT Physics prep-books help maybe?</p>
<p>How many hours of day do you need to study?</p>
<p>So I guess I’ll attempt to answer your guys’ questions to the best of my ability.
The first test is just mechanics, so physics c mechanics should be sufficient to get through, as should a basic understanding of mechanics and some problem solving skills. The best textbooks to prepare for usapho generally require a already good understanding of physics like University Physics and Fundamentals of Physics. Most people who make semis only study like 2 or 3 hours a day for a month preceding f=ma and then study maybe a bit more until semis.</p>
<p>any more comments?</p>
<p>no, that’s it</p>
<p>Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you knew the approximate cutoff off the f = ma semis (to make it to the team) , i.e approximately, how many do you need to solve out of the six?</p>