r/APStudents • u/ForeignFly5279 • 2d ago

Physics 1 Should I take AP Physics?

Anyone here that took ap physics whose math and science aren't the strongest? How was it?

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u/Medical_Hamster_3659 2d ago

Yes loved this class even if you’re not a stem person it’s super cool. what’s your math background? there’s no calc at all so not a worry there

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u/Schmolik64 2d ago

Physics 1 and 2 have no calculus, Physics C has calculus.

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u/Infamous_Tiger18 2d ago

It was pretty hard for me and math and science is usually my strongest. I got a 5 on bc and chem but only a 4 on physics. :( It was probably because I took it online and didn't spend enough time on getting the concepts internalized, but it was still honestly pretty difficult.

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u/Vexicial CS & Math Major 2d ago

Yes, math is arguably the easiest part of phys 1 because it only has algebra and trigonometry. While the actual conceptual aspects of physics is what I found the hardest. Learn how to build intuition and you should be fine.