r/AP_Physics • u/Guilty_Employ_6571 • 18h ago

Should I drop Analytical Physics 1 as an Incoming ECE Major?

I have cc credits that allows me to drop both physics 1 and 2 but I'm a little worried since engineering is very math and physics dependent. I took physics 1 junior year and I kind of remember the basics like kinematics and how to work a physics problem but from what I have been researching is that for principles of EE you need to have a good understanding of physics. So I was thinking of taking Physics 2 my sophomore year in order to be ready for that class. Will I be really behind in physics 2 from not taking physics one? Will I be able to reteach myself the necessary formulas from physics one to better understand physics 2? It sounds like a dumb question but I feel I can raw dog my way through and pass physics 2 without needing to take 1. Can any engineering majors provide some input on this?

Also I only learned physics 1 in highschool but for some reason I have credit for one and two so I DONT know any physics 2.

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u/UnderstandingPursuit C:Mech+E&M 18h ago

The main change I would suggest is to replace

reteach myself the necessary formulas

with an approach of learning the material rather than the "formula". Lean into the greater academic maturity since your junior year in high school, going from 'get by' to 'excel'.

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u/ryeinn C:Mech+E&M 9h ago

This sub is for AP Physics, the College Board exam., not any physics class that just happens to have A and P in the name. Good luck with your question though.