Can you go straight to AP Physics 2?

Don’t jump straight into AP Physics 2—it’s meant to be a second-year physics course! If your school teaches AP Physics 1 but not AP Physics 2, you could take Physics 1 and then take another natural science course (including chemistry and biology), a science elective.

Do you need to take Physics 1 to take physics 2?

All you need to know for Physics 1 (newtonian mechanics) is basic derivatives for velocity and acceleration as well as some integrals for force, work and some moment of inertia problems. Physics 2 requires Calc 2 because you need to know different types of integrals such as trig substitution, and u substitution.

How long does it take to complete AP Physics 1?

three hours
The AP Physics 1 exam is three hours long and consists of two sections: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section….AP Physics 1 Sections & Question Types.

AP Physics 1 Section	Timing	Number of Questions
TOTAL:	3 hours	55 questions

Can I take Physics 1 and 2 at the same time?

of course you can take both AP Phys 1 and 2. You do not have to take a class to take the AP exam. You can just study the material on your own and then take the exam.

Can you self study AP Physics 1?

Believe it or not, AP Physics 1 is not that hard to self-study. With a plan and motivation, Physics could be Fiveable! Find the 2020 exam schedule, learn tips & tricks, and get your frequently asked questions answered on Fiveable’s Guide to the 2020 AP Exam Updates.

Is AP Physics 1 or C harder?

Physics C courses go into a great amount of depth about a few topics, while Physics 1 and 2 cover many topics with less depth. So just as US History is harder than World History, Physics C is tougher than Physics 1 and 2 because you need a greater depth of knowledge.